Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to February 1, 2004 for additional compensation benefits based on her dependents. The effective date was set at February 1, 2004.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to a lack of evidence linking chronic lymphocytic leukemia, which was diagnosed after service and not related to asbestos exposure or any other service-connected condition.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death, pancreatic cancer, was not related to his military service and denied entitlement to service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has determined that further RO development is necessary before the appellate review can be undertaken in this case. The appellant's service representative contends that the appellant did not notify VA of her remarriage in November 1994 because she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and the RO has developed that question.

The veteran's claim for basic eligibility for educational assistance under Chapter 1606, Title 10, United States Code was denied because he failed to provide the required documentation showing his basic eligibility date.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for cellulitis of the right foot, resulting in a denial.

The veteran's appeal for educational benefits interval pay from July 4, 2004 through August 29, 2004 is denied as the interval period exceeds eight weeks and does not meet other applicable provisions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's athlete's foot and crotch fungus were not incurred in or aggravated by active duty. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.

The Board found that the veteran did not have a current disability related to his in-service trauma and denied his claims for service connection.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits due to a lack of service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces.

The Board found that the veteran's rectal cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim.

The veteran's appeal is denied as he does not have legal entitlement to more than 12 months of Chapter 30 education benefits or a partial refund of his contributions.

The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing left foot disability did not worsen during service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development, including obtaining evidence that the appellant paid medical expenses on behalf of his deceased father.

The veteran died from a pulmonary embolus and colon cancer, neither of which are service-connected. The Board found no evidence linking the cause of death to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin disorder is not related to his active service and therefore denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the fifth proximal metacarpal of the right hand is denied as there is no evidence of ankylosis or functional loss due to the disability.

The Board granted a higher rating of 40 percent for the residuals of HNP, effective March 21, 2006.

The veteran's compensation benefits are denied for apportionment to support his minor child due to the veteran reasonably discharging his responsibility for the child's support and hardship caused by such apportionment.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to respiratory cancer, which is presumed to be associated with herbicide exposure. The effective date is January 1, 2002.