Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a scheduling issue for a Board hearing. The claim of entitlement to service connection for right eye blindness remains pending.

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

The Veteran developed a left leg disability as a result of treatment at a VA medical facility, which was not the result of his willful misconduct and is considered an event reasonably foreseeable. The Board grants compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for the additional disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete verification of service records and need for a medical examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's neck disorder.

The Veteran's cause of death, listed as probable atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease on his death certificate, is found to be service-connected due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for aphonia resulting from laryngeal cancer was denied by the Board, as the schedular criteria are inadequate and there are no exceptional factors such as marked interference with employment.

The Veteran's fatigue is caused by his service-connected GERD and migraine headaches, which are related to his sleep disturbance.

The Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 1606, Title 10, United States Code (Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserves - MGIB-SR) is denied as he does not meet the basic eligibility requirements from October 1, 2003.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for his left heel bone cyst, as it was not caused by or aggravated by military service.

The Veteran's application for educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was approved, but she is limited to the time remaining on her MGIB benefits. The RO has denied her request for a 12-month extension of her benefits due to lack of proper notification regarding the irrevocability of her election. The case is REMANDED to allow the RO to associate with the claims file any additional evidence establishing that she was informed of and acknowledged the irrevocability of her election.

The Veteran's residuals of a middle lobectomy were granted with a 10 percent rating effective January 20, 2011. Prior to this date, the condition was rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lung disorder and sterility are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Board found that the overpayment of $6,729.40 was properly created and denied a waiver due to fault on the part of the Veteran for not promptly reporting her SSA disability benefits.

The Veteran's medical expenses incurred at Mease Countryside Hospital from January 29, 2008 to February 1, 2008 are approved for payment by VA.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right great toe injury and arthritis are not related to his active service, as there is no evidence of such an injury or condition within a year of separation from service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support the claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service on board specific ships.

The Board denied an increased evaluation for the Veteran's partial resection of transverse colon, finding that symptoms did not warrant a higher rating prior to November 20, 2009 and from that date forward. The current evaluation is 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have gastroparesis, and any symptoms he experiences are more likely related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. As a result, the claim for service connection for gastroparesis is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any current left foot disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to lack of recent VA treatment records and the need for a special VA aid and attendance/housebound examination. The case will be readjudicated after these actions.