Other conditions decisions — 2000

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for status post septorhinoplasty and postoperative left varicocele, finding that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of 10 percent or a compensable evaluation.

The Board has vacated the previous decision denying service connection for a skin disability, including as due to exposure to Agent Orange. The case is remanded for further development.

The veteran's claim for service connection for skin disability, including exposure to Agent Orange, is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his duodenal ulcer and gastrectomy residuals, finding that the current 60 percent rating is appropriate based on the severity of his symptoms.

The Board determined that the appellant received the maximum amount of nonservice-connected disability pension benefits from February 1, 1998, including amounts awarded for unreimbursed medical expenses.

The veteran's appeal for nonservice-connected pension benefits was denied as he did not meet the legal criteria for eligibility due to lack of wartime service.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death was not related to his military service and denied entitlement to service connection for the cause of death. The appellant also did not meet the criteria for accrued benefits or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318. Finally, she did not have legal entitlement to non-service-connected death pension benefits.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection of a lung disorder, finding no current disability and noting that any past condition resolved without residuals.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the service-connected left leg disability, effective from the date of the decision.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral defective hearing does not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 30 percent evaluation.

The veteran's duodenal irritability is rated at 40 percent, and he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected chronic brain syndrome, currently rated at 50 percent.

The Board found that the claimant did not have qualifying service for VA benefits and denied his claims.

The veteran's application for VA outpatient dental treatment was denied because his dental condition is not associated with or aggravating a service-connected disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for bilateral leg, arm, and left hand disorders as well as increased ratings for tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and appendectomy scar. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to service.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses related to treatment on June 24 and 25, 1997 at Monongalia General Hospital are granted as the condition was a non-service-connected gynecological condition requiring immediate attention due to a medical emergency.

The veteran's notice of disagreement was not filed within one year from the August 1964 decision denying service connection for a nervous disorder, making the decision final.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for tooth damage resulting from an appendectomy performed in December 1998 by the VA is denied.

The veteran's claim of service connection for dentures is denied because dentures are not considered a disability, injury, or disease for which service connection may be granted.