Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's military service does not meet the threshold service eligibility requirements for VA nonservice-connected disability pension benefits.

The veteran withdrew the appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of evidence and a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for meralgia paresthetica was denied, as the evidence did not support a date earlier than September 9, 2004.

The Board granted a 20 percent evaluation for residuals of a left lower tibia injury, finding that the veteran's condition resulted in moderate ankle disability.

The veteran's initial evaluation for a ventral hernia was denied as the evidence did not demonstrate that his hernia required a higher rating than 20 percent.

The appellant's claim for entitlement to payment of VA benefits at the full-dollar rate was denied due to her not meeting the statutory requirements.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, as there was no credible evidence that the veteran's heart disease began during or soon after his service.

The appellant's husband did not have qualifying active service for purposes of basic eligibility for VA benefits.

The Board granted service connection for a spine condition, finding that the veteran's preexisting spine condition was aggravated by his basic training exercises during military service.

The veteran does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for enrollment in VA's healthcare system.

The veteran did not submit a timely Substantive Appeal following the issuance of the November 2005 Statement of Case.

The Board finds that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the veteran's cognitive disorder began during or as a result of service, and therefore grants service connection for a cognitive disorder.

The veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 40 percent for a lumbar spine disorder is being remanded to schedule him for another videoconference hearing.

The appeal is remanded for a new VA medical examination by a pulmonary specialist to determine the etiology of the veteran's pulmonary fibrosis.

The veteran is entitled to compensation benefits pursuant to the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional left lower extremity disability as a result of VA medical and surgical treatment in 1978, due to varus deformity.

The Board remands the case for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the veteran's bilateral ingrown toenails.

The veteran's dyspepsia was rated at 30 percent effective April 28, 2006, and the criteria for a TDIU have been met.

The Board denied the claims for service connection of the cause of the veteran's death and Dependents' Educational Assistance, finding that malignant glioblastoma of the brain was not related to the veteran's service.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and clarification of the veteran's representation.