Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for a skin condition, cervical spine disability, or alopecia. The Veteran was not treated for these conditions during his military service and there is insufficient medical evidence linking them to his service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, resulting in a denial.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA benefits due to a change in marital status was properly created and denied the Veteran's claim for waiver of recovery.

The Veteran's application for VA education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 30 was denied because she did not meet the basic eligibility criteria of serving at least two years of continuous active duty in the Armed Forces.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and service connection was granted, with a 20 percent rating assigned effective August 5, 2008. He is entitled to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance since January 1, 2009.

The Veteran's claims for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), MGIB-SR, and Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) were denied as he did not meet eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's bilateral elbow arthritis was incurred in service and is currently rated at 30%.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as there is no apparent basis for education benefits during the interval period from June 3, 2009, to July 20, 2009.

The Veteran's request to revoke his award for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits (Chapter 33) in lieu of benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill program (Chapter 30) was denied as he made an irrevocable election.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not eligible for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code (Post-9/11 GI Bill) due to a lack of qualifying service.

The Veteran's left eye corneal opacities with subconjunctival foreign body are subjectively associated with blurred vision and photophobia, but do not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed bilateral hand disorder related to an in-service injury or treatment, and his bilateral foot disorder was not manifested during active service, within one year of separation, or causally related to an established event, injury, or disease during active service.

The Veteran's claim for VEAP benefits under Chapter 32 of the Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) has been denied because he did not make required contributions during his service and therefore is ineligible.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ulcerative colitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and verification of his period of ACDUTRA.

The Veteran's claim for a rate of payment in excess of 50 percent of the maximum amounts payable for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Title 38, United States Code was denied as his percentage of maximum amounts payable is limited to 50 percent due to his participation in an LRP.

The Veteran's claim for VA educational assistance benefits under the Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP) or the Montgomery GI Bill is denied as he did not have qualifying service and his eligibility period has expired.

The Veteran's lung disorder and pneumonia were not shown to be related to his service, including as due to herbicide exposure. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Veteran's claim for additional educational assistance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill is denied as his entitlement period is limited to four months and 24 days due to unused Chapter 30 benefits.

The Board granted separate evaluations for instability and subluxation due to bilateral patellofemoral syndrome, with a rating of 10% for each knee.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of overpayment of service-connected compensation benefits in the amount of $21,307.19 is being remanded to allow for further proceedings by the Committee on Waivers and Compromises (COWC).