Other conditions decisions — 2000

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for anemia, concluding that the claim is not well-grounded.

The Board has determined that the evidence received since the April 1994 rating decision is not new and material, thus denying the veteran's claim for service connection for a fungal skin disorder of the hands, feet, and neck due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected residuals of a right hydrocelectomy and spermatocelectomy is being remanded to the RO for further development, including scheduling VA examinations and providing additional information about failure to report for scheduled exams.

The Board has determined that the veteran's postoperative fracture of the left patella warrants a 30 percent evaluation, reflecting severe impairment.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for VA dental treatment is denied as there is no evidence of service-connected disability, trauma during military service, or other qualifying circumstances.

The veteran's service-connected dental trauma affecting teeth numbers 6, 7, and 8 is manifested by subjective complaints of difficulty chewing, with no objective disability shown and are shown to be restorable with suitable prosthesis. The criteria for a compensable evaluation have not been met.

The Board found that the veteran's hospitalization at VA facilities from April 29, 1988 to September 12, 1988 was sufficient evidence for terminating his disability compensation benefits. The appellant argued that the records were not available and inconsistent statements were provided by a woman who lived with the veteran during this period.

The VA determined that the veteran's right shin injury does not warrant a compensable disability rating, as it only manifests mild disability of Muscle Group X and does not significantly impact employment or require frequent hospital treatment.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's lung disorder, including residuals of tuberculosis, fractures of the great toes, and sinus disorder. The evidence submitted did not provide new and material information to reopen these claims.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for duodenal ulcer disease and service connection for back and leg disorders, as well as a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the withdrawal of a notice of disagreement concerning the initial disability rating for panic disorder. The claim for an effective date prior to October 1, 1994, for payment of compensation for a 100 percent disability rating for service-connected intraductal carcinoma of the right breast was denied as there is no legal entitlement under the law.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for impaired visual acuity, residuals of a traumatic hemopneumothorax, and residuals of a head injury. The evidence does not support these claims as there is no current disability or medical nexus to any in-service events.

The Board has granted service connection for obesity as secondary to PTSD and increased the evaluation of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to 50 percent.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of dengue fever is denied as there is no current disability and the episode in service was acute and transitory.

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred while a patient at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is being remanded due to the need for further development, including scheduling a video-conference hearing.

The veteran's case is being remanded for additional development, including consideration of service connection claims and an increased evaluation for his existing condition.

The VA denied a compensable rating for the veteran's right shoulder disability, finding that it did not meet the criteria set forth in the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge from service was due to willful and persistent misconduct, which resulted in a discharge under other than honorable conditions. As such, he is barred from receiving VA benefits.

The veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of improved disability pension benefits was denied due to a finding of bad faith on his part.

The Board found that the veteran did not submit evidence to show a plausible claim for service connection for chest pain and heart palpitations.