Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied as the Board finds that his chronic nasal disorder did not result from carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault on VA's part.

The Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy has been rated at 10 percent since January 2007. The VA is required to provide a new VA examination and review the evidence to determine if an increased evaluation is warranted.

The Veteran's income exceeded the maximum allowable for nonservice-connected pension benefits, resulting in denial of her claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for type IIB lipoprotein phenotype with elevated cholesterol and erythema nodosum, as well as his claim for a compensable rating for sarcoidosis with splenomegaly. The evidence did not establish current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current fibromyositis and that it was not shown in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for fibromyositis is denied.

The Veteran's current disability of the feet, manifested by chronic pain, was incurred in military service and is granted service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right foot disorder and finds that it was incurred in active military service. The evidence now shows that the Veteran's current right foot disorder is related to his inservice injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of the left lower lip was denied as there is no evidence showing a current disability or in-service incurrence. The PTSD rating appeal remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for latex allergy and chronic skin condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left elbow disorders are being remanded as new evidence has been submitted. The Board will schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine if his current elbow disabilities may be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral leg disability secondary to his service-connected low back disability is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board is remanding the case to verify if the appellant served in the military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, under authority of the United States Army from August 6, 1942, to September 27, 1945.

The Veteran's niece, the appellant, was awarded $300 for funeral and burial expenses due to her uncle's receipt of VA compensation at the time of his death. The claim for additional burial benefits greater than $300 is denied as service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death has not been established. A plot or interment allowance in the amount of $300 was granted.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance was denied as there is no evidence that he requires regular aid and assistance due to his visual impairment.

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 United States Armed Forces. Therefore, he is not eligible for one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

The Veteran's current skin disorder affecting the toenails is at least as likely as not related to active service, and the Board finds that a preponderance of evidence supports direct service connection.

The Board determined that the Veteran's medical expenses at Strong Memorial Hospital on October 21, 2009 were not authorized for reimbursement by VA and thus denied his claim.

The Veteran's appeal for nonservice-connected pension benefits is denied as he does not have verified wartime service and, therefore, the basic eligibility requirements for establishing entitlement to VA nonservice-connected pension benefits have not been met.