Other conditions decisions — 2001

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his dermatophytosis with hyperhidrosis of the face, ears, hands, forearms, thighs, legs, and feet, currently rated at 30 percent. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board denied a compensable rating for residuals of filariasis, finding no current symptomatology attributable to the condition.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA improved death pension benefits, finding that she was at fault in creating the debt and denying her claim based on principles of equity and good conscience.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the left second metatarsal is being remanded due to new evidence and need for further examination.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of a shrapnel wound to the left leg are not shown to result in more than moderate disability, and thus his claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits due to a lack of recognized service in the United States Armed Forces, specifically as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army.

The veteran's appeal is denied as she does not meet the basic service eligibility criteria for educational assistance under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected corneal ulcer of the left eye is being remanded due to a lack of adequate medical evidence. The RO must obtain updated medical records and schedule the veteran for a comprehensive VA ophthalmology examination.

The Board denied the appellant's application to reopen his claim of entitlement to basic eligibility for VA benefits because no new and material evidence was submitted, despite the appellant submitting documents from the Philippine Army.

The Board denied service connection for gouty arthritis due to the lack of evidence linking the condition to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for venous malformation, previously stated as hemangioma of the left neck with pharyngeal variceo, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has denied the veteran's spouse's request for an increased apportionment of the veteran's VA pension benefits, finding that actual hardship supporting additional monies is not demonstrated by the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have recognized military service and therefore is not considered a veteran for purposes of VA benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for revocation of forfeiture of VA benefits, finding no new and material evidence.

The Board found that the veteran's left hand disability was not caused by VA medical treatment, and thus granted compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board granted service connection for ulcerative colitis based on new and material evidence received in 1996, establishing an effective date of October 25, 2000.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for revocation of forfeiture of VA benefits, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The veteran's appeal is about the effective dates of dependency allowance payments for his spouse. The Regional Office (RO) has requested a Travel Board hearing to address these issues.

The Board denied the veteran's motion to reopen his claim for basic eligibility to VA benefits, finding that he had not submitted new and material evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for duodenal ulcer and service connection for weakened teeth, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim to reopen the GERD and hiatal hernia was deferred pending completion of development.