Other conditions decisions — 2000

The Board denied the appellant's claims for an increased rating for service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left distal fibula and for special monthly compensation for loss of use of the left foot.

The VA determined that the veteran's chalazions of the left eyelid have resolved without causing any functional or visual impairment, and thus denied his claim for an initial compensable evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral varicose veins were no more than moderate in degree prior to January 12, 1998 and have remained so since then. Effective from January 12, 1998, his right and left leg varicose veins have been manifested by intermittent edema of the extremity or aching and fatigue after prolonged standing or walking, with symptoms relieved by elevation of the extremity.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a left thigh condition, also claimed as residuals of a burn to the left thigh. The examiner found no evidence linking the current left thigh disorder to any injury in service.

The Board denied service connection for a gastrointestinal disability as secondary to the veteran's service-connected low back disability, finding that no current chronic gastrointestinal disability was present.

The veteran seeks service connection for Raynaud's disease and traumatic arthritis of the hands, claimed as secondary to frostbite. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to lack of medical opinion regarding causation.

The Board denied the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA improved death pension benefits, finding that the overpayment was properly created and that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for neurasthenia, claimed as a heart murmur and chest pain, was denied due to lack of evidence showing aggravation or pre-existence of the condition during her active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for defective vision, including keratitis and hyperopia. The decision concluded that there was no direct evidence linking her current eye problems to her service-connected hysterectomy.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for pyelonephritis and urinary tract infection. The RO previously denied these claims in December 1986, but the veteran did not file a timely notice of disagreement.

The veteran's claim for service connection for defective hearing is denied as he does not have a current hearing disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic left eye disability secondary to his service-connected residuals of a fracture of the right mandible and for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of a fracture of the right mandible.

The Board denied the appellant's claim as they did not have qualifying service for VA benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of death pension benefits because she did not timely apply within 180 days after being notified of the overpayment.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have a disability manifested by chronic blisters on the bottom of his feet, and therefore service connection is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's vision loss due to ocular histoplasmosis is service-connected, as it is likely acquired during his active military service.

The veteran's request for waiver of recovery of his VA loan guaranty indebtedness was denied because it was not submitted within the one-year time limit following receipt of written notice.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on May 19, 1998 due to a medical emergency. The VA facility was found to be feasibly available at the time.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left elbow disability with ulnar nerve involvement is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of multiple joints and generalized osteoporosis, finding no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and service or any other condition.