Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's service was not verified to be at least 90 days during a period of war, thus the appellant does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for nonservice-connected pension.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to December [redacted], 1996, for the addition of his child as a dependent for increased non-service-connected pension benefits was denied. The evidence did not establish reasonable support during that period.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's tonsillar cancer is related to his military service, including presumed inservice exposure to herbicides. The Veteran will be provided another VA examination to address whether there is any medical reason to accept or reject the proposition that he experienced inservice exposure to herbicides and how it could have led to the development of his tonsillar cancer.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a left arm disorder, which may be related to his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine. The case is remanded for further examination and development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of claims, including obtaining records from SSA and Office of Retired Personnel. The Veteran's entitlement to a TDIU rating is also addressed.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of colon cancer, claimed as due to asbestos exposure. The claim has been remanded due to the need to obtain private medical records and consider them in light of a VA oncologist's opinion.

The Veteran's claim to revoke his election for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 in lieu of benefits under Chapter 30 has been remanded due to its inextricability with the main appeal. The main appeal will be readjudicated after resolving this issue.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund due to a certification by the service department that he did not have the requisite military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the earlier effective date for a 20 percent rating for a duodenal ulcer.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces and therefore is not eligible for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including determining whether the appellant wishes to pursue an appeal for DIC benefits and scheduling a VA aid and attendance/housebound examination. The pension claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The VA examiner found no evidence of a current respiratory condition related to service, including asbestos exposure. The Veteran's respiratory issues are attributed to his smoking history and other medical conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's condition warranted emergency treatment at a non-VA facility due to an abdominal abscess and small bowel obstruction, which could not have been safely transferred to a VA facility. The decision grants payment or reimbursement for medical expenses incurred from November 14, 2009, to November 16, 2009.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate for nonservice-connected pension benefits since October 1, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including another VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current eye disabilities. The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus is also considered in relation to these findings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left eye disorder, claimed as central optic vein occlusion in the left eye causing blindness, is being remanded due to the need to consider additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting information regarding the Veteran's period of active duty service and character of discharge. The appeal is now pending for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination and opinion regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's Reiter's syndrome was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic liver disability, to include fatty liver disease, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current diagnosis and his military service.