Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits was denied as he did not serve during a period of war, and thus does not meet the eligibility criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, finding that there was no evidence linking his terminal pancreatic cancer to military service or any alleged asbestos exposure during service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a skin rash of the hands and feet, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service or involvement in Project SHAD.

The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims for service connection due to the need for further examination and development of evidence.

The veteran's claim for specially adapted housing is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The appeal regarding the character of the veteran's discharge from service is dismissed as it has been upgraded to under honorable conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's character of discharge from service constitutes a bar to VA benefits, as his actions were willful and persistent misconduct.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a video conference hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The veteran died from a nonservice-connected condition while hospitalized at a non-VA facility. Therefore, the criteria for VA burial benefits are not met.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for additional VCAA notice.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's request for waiver of an overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied due to the untimely filing of the request.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence, and his case will be reviewed by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The veteran's disability, including fecal incontinence, chronic anemia, and a colostomy bag, is deemed to be due to VA treatment for rectal cancer. The claim is granted as the proximate cause of this additional disability was not the fault of the Department.

The Board has determined that the veteran's corpus of estate is a bar to benefits. The case is being remanded for further action including an updated assessment of the veteran's financial status and readjudication of his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including verifying the veteran's service in Khamsiyah, Iraq and obtaining medical opinions regarding his brain cancer.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a skin rash of the left arm and elbow, finding that there was no evidence connecting his current condition to his military service.

The veteran died in 1994 and was not legally married to the appellant at that time, thus denying her claim for recognition as his surviving spouse for VA benefits purposes.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits due to a lack of verified active military service with the United States Armed Forces.