Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's service connection claim for a left inguinal hernia was not supported by evidence showing a nexus between his current condition and his military service, as there is no credible evidence of treatment or diagnosis during service. The first post-service evidence of a left inguinal hernia was dated nearly two decades after discharge from service.

The Veteran's service-connected skin condition, including right ear basal cell carcinoma and left ear squamous cell carcinoma, along with hyperkeratotic skin lesions of the face and arms, is rated at 50 percent disabling.

The appellant is not entitled to enhanced DIC benefits because she was not continuously married to the Veteran for the eight years preceding his death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for vitiligo and residuals of an acoustic neuroma of the left ear, finding that there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of additional compensation for a dependent under Chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code was properly created for the period from February 1, 2002 to October 26, 2004 and improperly created from October [redacted], 2004 to July 31, 2008. The RO is required to recalculate the amount of the Veteran's overpayment debt.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining relevant SSA records and seeking VA medical examinations to determine the relationship between his lung disability or pneumonia and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim as medical expenses paid in 2006 could not be applied to his December 2006 pension application, as they were incurred prior to the date of his claim.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for the purpose of obtaining a one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and thus, legal entitlement to such benefits is denied.

The appellant's income exceeds the maximum annual income limitations for death pension benefits, and thus she is not eligible for nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a lower back injury, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury and noting that any current condition is not related to service. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized active military service for the purpose of obtaining the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund, and therefore denies eligibility.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing left foot disorders, including pes planus, hallux valgus, and hammertoes, were not aggravated by his active service. The surgery conducted in-service was to relieve pain and correct a deformity caused by hallux valgus.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right arm SFW residuals were denied. The RO granted a separate 10 percent rating for MG V and a 20 percent rating for MG VI, effective April 6, 2010.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any residuals from a nose injury in service and his current sinus problems/congestion were not manifested during or after active duty service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as they do not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claims.

The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma caused or contributed to his death from lymphatic gland cancer, granting service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's right thumb disability, which includes postoperative fracture with carpometacarpal fusion and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 30 percent for the entire period of appeal. The Board found that reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran, resulting in a higher rating.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for non-service-connected death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate for a surviving spouse with no dependents.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding R.J.'s permanent incapacity for self-support prior to age 18, and a VA medical examination or field examination is needed.