Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's recurrent basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are at least as likely as not related to sun exposure during his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for hiatal hernia with esophageal stricture is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding records from SSA and VA medical centers.

The Board has expanded the appeal to include direct service connection for muscle damage and secondary service connection due to left shoulder disability. The Veteran's claim is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder was granted with an effective date of June 21, 2005. The appellant is seeking a higher effective date.

The Board has determined that the appellant is recognized as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for purposes of entitlement to VA death benefits.

The Board finds that the service-connected postoperative right inguinal hernia contributed substantially and materially to the Veteran's death, and grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeal.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1310, finding that his fatal ENT carcinoma is presumed to have been caused by his in-service exposure to herbicides.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for neurosyphilis.

The Veteran's overpayment of improved non-service-connected disability pension was denied because the debt was created due to his own fault in not reporting all sources of income, and recovery would not create undue hardship.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional VA examinations to assess the current severity and effects of her service-connected right foot and calf muscle disabilities, including cramps and functional loss.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms caused occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks. The Board granted a 30 percent evaluation for PTSD from the period on appeal through February 25, 2010.

The Board found that the character of the appellant's discharge from service in July 2002 was a bar to VA compensation benefits. The Court affirmed this decision, and as such, the motion for CUE is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualified service for the purpose of receiving a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's claim for an extension of the delimiting date beyond January 3, 2009 for Montgomery GI Bill benefits was denied as he did not meet eligibility criteria due to his service academy enrollment and discharge.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosed eye disorders, including cataracts and pseudophakia in his eyes, are not related to his period of active service. The evidence does not show any inservice injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a hearing before the Board. The case will be returned to the RO after appropriate steps are taken.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right leg disability is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a hearing issue, and no specific rating or effective date is provided.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee disorders including Osgood-Schlatter's disease and anterior patella/femoral syndrome, concluding that the Veteran had pre-existing Osgood-Schlatter's disease at the time of entry into service and that any current symptoms were due to natural progression of the condition.