Other conditions Board decisions

The appellant's family income has exceeded the maximum countable income for death pension for a surviving spouse with dependent children throughout the appeal period, thus denying her claim for non-service-connected death pension benefits.

The Veteran's circulatory disorder of the bilateral lower extremities is not related to service and the preponderance of the evidence is against finding that it is due to or related to his service-connected cold injury residuals of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has determined that additional development of the evidence is required due to missing service treatment records and potential private treatment records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a back injury will be remanded for further action.

The April 20, 1978 rating decision did not grant service connection for a T12 fracture because the correct facts were before the RO and no CUE was found. The Veteran's claims for reopening of other service connection issues are considered.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for a right hip disorder and granted a non-compensable rating for residuals of fracture, left middle finger.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder is presumed to be related to his service due to exposure to herbicides, but a VA examination is needed to determine the exact nature and etiology of the condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration of the appellant's claim for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA death pension benefits in the amount of $5,720.50.

The appeal is being remanded due to the appellant's failure to report for a scheduled hearing and her request for another opportunity. The matter of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) must be addressed by issuing a statement of the case, while the other issues are being remanded for scheduling a travel board hearing.

The appellant is not eligible for a non-service connected pension as he did not perform active military service in the United States Armed Forces, and his foreign military service does not qualify him under VA pension criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and unclear dates of service, requiring further development before a decision can be made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for squamous cell cancer below the knee, finding no evidence to support a direct relationship between his current condition and military service. The effective date for the 70% rating for major depressive disorder and chronic PTSD was also denied.

The Board has granted an apportionment of 20 percent of the Veteran's VA benefit award to his dependent spouse, finding that it does not result in undue hardship for the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eligibility for Chapter 1606 VA education benefits was terminated on November 9, 1990 when he enlisted with the U.S. Army and is therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in April and December 2008 was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria under VA regulations.

The Board has found that the appellant is not the surviving spouse of the Veteran and this decision is being remanded for scheduling a video conference hearing.

The Veteran's medical expenses for a kidney stone treatment on July 21, 2008 at the Michigan Urology Center were reimbursed as it met the criteria of emergency treatment due to an unavailability of VA facilities and reasonable expectation that delay would be hazardous.

The Veteran's appeal was remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination to assess her ability to require aid and attendance or be housebound.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for eligibility to receive educational assistance under Chapter 30 of Title 38 of the United States Code (Montgomery GI Bill) due to his service not meeting the legal requirements.

The Board has determined that clarification is needed regarding whether prior authorization to transport the Veteran via ambulance to the VAMC on April 4, 2009, and April 13, 2009 was granted. The VA Medical Center (VAMC) must obtain treatment records from relevant facilities.