Other conditions decisions — 2001

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected neurasthenia with gastric symptomatology is currently asymptomatic and does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The veteran's service-connected chondromalacia of the left patella with lateral subluxation is currently rated at 10 percent and no higher, as there are no symptoms equivalent to moderate impairment warranting a higher rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and adjudication, including scheduling a personal hearing before a Member of the Board.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits due to a lack of timely filing and because no accrued benefits were established.

The veteran's claim for service connection for epididymitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not currently have a skin disorder and therefore, service connection for a skin disorder due to exposure to Agent Orange is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's discharge from service was under dishonorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, specifically his periods of AWOL. As a result, his character of discharge constitutes a bar to VA benefits other than 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 17 health care benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's ear infections do not warrant a compensable rating as there is no evidence of active otitis media or externa, and his symptoms are described as occasional mild otorrhea.

The veteran's claim for a total compensation rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability was denied as there is no evidence of an increase in disability within one year prior to the date of his claim, January 6, 1999.

The Board found that the appellant was not at fault in creating the overpayment and that repayment would cause financial hardship. The decision granted waiver of recovery for the $2,407.18 overpayment.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound to the right hand, currently evaluated at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for peptic ulcer disease, resulting in a denial of this request.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, but granted housebound benefits due to his psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that a disability rating of 20 percent is warranted for the veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture, right hand with loss of motion and arthritis.

The appellant's service with the Philippine Commonwealth Army is not considered qualifying service for VA benefits, and thus he does not meet the requirements for basic eligibility to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) non-service connected disability pension benefits.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a left ear disorder due to new and material evidence submitted since the March 1971 RO decision.

The VA determined that the veteran's residuals of shrapnel wounds to the right thigh do not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 10 percent.

The Board found that the veteran's degenerative joint disease, multiple joints was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disability of residuals of a gunshot wound to the left hand. The claim for service connection for this condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current Peyronie's disease is the same as the condition identified during his military service, and grants service connection for this disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's spouse's claim for non-service-connected death pension benefits on behalf of their adult child, P., due to excessive income.