Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Board denied the appellant's claim for increased death pension benefits as she is already receiving the highest rate of pension for a surviving spouse with no dependents and no income.

The Board found that the Veteran's current arterial occlusive disease of the right lower extremity was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected phlebitis of the left leg with obliteration of deep venous circulation. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claim for VA benefits was denied due to a lack of military service. The case is now remanded for further action, including verifying the appellant's claimed service and considering any new evidence submitted by the appellant.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been in remission since 1998 with residual dysphonia. The Veteran is entitled to a 10% rating for his service-connected residuals of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and the TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's service did not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits because it was not during a period of war.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's allergy disorder had its onset during active service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board has determined that the Appellant does not have recognized active military service as required to establish eligibility for Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund benefits, and therefore denied his claim.

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for further development, including obtaining service personnel records and a medical examination to determine if his HIV had its onset during active service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to scheduling issues for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The appellant does not have qualifying service to be eligible for the one-time payment from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund.

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.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a liver disorder and low back disorder were denied as there is no evidence of current disability related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of emergency medical services provided at a private facility is denied as he has coverage under an automobile insurance policy, which constitutes a health-plan contract.

The Veteran's stage IV left tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma is related to his service in Vietnam and exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. The Board has granted service connection for this condition.