Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's widow was granted recognition of N.V. as the 'helpless child' of the appellant on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18.

The Veteran's chronic lymphocytic leukemia was not shown to have had its onset in service or within one year of service, and the VA examiner found no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at non-VA facilities between April 22 and June 28, 2005 was denied as the Veteran could have been safely transferred to VA or other Federal facilities by April 21, 2005.

The Board found that the Veteran has reasonably discharged his responsibilities to support his child, and thus terminated the apportionment of his VA benefits. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA death benefits as her deceased spouse had no valid military service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board found no evidence of a current pulmonary disorder or any link to service, including exposure to asbestos. The Veteran's claim for service connection was denied.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement or payment of unauthorized medical expenses is being remanded due to the failure to notify his representative and provide them with a copy of the March 2010 statement of the case.

The Board found no evidence of a current residual disability from the left nephrectomy and thus denied service connection for this condition. The Veteran's lay statements were not considered competent to establish aggravation.

The Veteran's varicose veins of the left leg are currently rated at 40 percent, effective October 13, 2005. The rating for his right leg varicosity remains at 40 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current prostate disorder is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for abdomen and bowel disorder and right great toe chronic rigidity and strain were denied as the evidence did not show these conditions were incurred during active duty or related to any in-service injury.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing left eye blindness was not aggravated by his National Guard service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current foot disorder is not related to her military service and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by amyloidosis, which is linked to his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation. As a result, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the claim of service connection for basal cell carcinoma of the right ear. The Veteran's current lung disorder, diagnosed as mild chronic obstructive disease and benign granulomatous disease, is found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a detached retina of the left eye is being remanded due to incomplete records and further investigation.

The Board found that the overpayment of $8,087 was properly created due to the Veteran's failure to notify VA of his change in marital status and continued acceptance of additional compensation for a dependent spouse.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including the recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces.

The Veteran withdrew the issues of entitlement to service connection for dry skin of the face and head, and entitlement to service connection for right foot wart prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.