Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy was denied as there is no evidence of its onset in service or due to Agent Orange exposure. His claim for a higher rating for diabetes mellitus was also denied as the medical evidence did not show that his diabetes required regulation of activities.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records. The claim will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's June 11, 2006 hospitalization was of such a nature that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected that delay in seeking immediate medical attention would have been hazardous to life or health. Therefore, payment or reimbursement for the cost of medical treatment provided from June 11, 2006 to June 19, 2006 at St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camar, California is granted.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining a VA skin disease examination and seeking outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's daughter was not eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits because the Veteran did not meet the permanent and total disability requirement prior to his daughter reaching age 26.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a comprehensive eye examination to assess his bilateral aphakia and left eye ptosis.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection of a disability manifested by transient ischemic attacks (TIA). If reopened, the Veteran will be provided an examination to determine whether her TIA is related to her military service.

The Board denied reopening of the appellant's claim for VA benefits and eligibility to a one-time payment from the FVEC fund due to lack of qualifying service in recognized guerilla units, despite additional evidence submitted.

The Veteran's disability compensation payments for two children in the custody of the appellant were denied as hardship has not been shown to exist.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and there were no due but unpaid benefits at the time of his death. The claim for accrued benefits is denied.

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

The Board has determined that the appellant had no qualifying service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, basic eligibility for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund is denied.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the appellant's current bilateral leg disability, including varicosities with skin discoloration and reported pain/discomfort, may be related to her service-specifically, to disease or injury incurred or aggravated during any period(s) of ACDUTRA (active duty for training) or INACDUTRA (inactive duty for training).

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of valid military service as certified by the National Personnel Records Center.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not have qualifying service and is therefore not a veteran for purposes of receiving benefits from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the basic eligibility criteria for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of qualifying service.

The appellant does not meet the eligibility requirements for non-service connected VA pension benefits as they did not serve in active military, naval, or air service during a period of war.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to lack of qualifying service.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claims for service connection was denied. The evidence submitted did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral retrocalcaneal exostoses were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability and are unrelated to any incident of service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.