Other conditions decisions — 2000

The Board has denied increased evaluations for Dupuytren's contracture of both hands, finding that the veteran does not currently have this condition.

The veteran's request for subsistence allowance under Chapter 31 was denied as he enrolled in a year-long program without authorization, which exceeded the approved extension of his entitlement.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for residuals of a dislocation injury to the left thumb and an increased rating for residuals of a lumbosacral strain.

The Board has determined that the appellant is entitled to recognition as the surviving spouse of the veteran for VA purposes.

The veteran's heart palpitations were resolved before he sought treatment at Chandler Regional Hospital. The claim is denied as the criteria for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical services are not met.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his residuals of a nose fracture above the 10 percent assigned from November 9, 1993 to April 2, 1995 was granted. The RO also denied a current compensable rating for this condition.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and his case is dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for otitis media, right ear as not well grounded.

The Board found that the veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a back injury, a sinus condition, and a nervous condition were not well-grounded due to lack of competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the reduction from a 100% evaluation to a 60% evaluation for adenocarcinoma of the prostate and radical prostatectomy was proper based on material improvement in the veteran's physical condition. The current 60% evaluation is maintained.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection of endometriosis as secondary to her service-connected coccydynia and denied a higher rating for her service-connected coccydynia.

The Board found no evidence to support a connection between the veteran's service and his cause of death, which was a myocardial infarction. The claim is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for adenocarcinoma of the rectum due to exposure to Agent Orange and for the cause of his death, finding that neither claim was well-grounded.

The Board finds that the appellant is entitled to retroactive educational assistance benefits for courses completed prior to November 29, 1993, in pursuit of a Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree at the Centro de Estudios Universitarios Xochicalco.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The prostatic carcinoma, which caused the veteran's death, is presumed to have resulted from such exposure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for a foot condition is well-grounded and has granted it. The claim for an increased evaluation of post-operative residuals of fracture of the radius of the right arm was also granted, with a rating of 10 percent.

The Board denied the request for an apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits on behalf of his minor children due to the veteran reasonably discharging his responsibility for their support and the absence of undue hardship.

The Board denied the request for an apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits on behalf of his minor children due to the veteran reasonably discharging his responsibility for their support and the absence of undue hardship.

The Board found no evidence of a current dental disability and denied the veteran's claim for service connection. The issue regarding the tonsillectomy was also denied as there is no compensable rating assigned.

The veteran's claim for a proper initial rating for his service-connected herniated nucleus pulposus with spinal fusion L4-L5 is being remanded due to scheduling issues.