Other conditions decisions — 2001

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for an eye infection because the submitted evidence was not new and material.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected status post right thumb injury does not warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that an effective date of August 7, 1998 is warranted for the grant of a 20 percent evaluation for prostatitis with nonspecific recurring urethritis.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected bilateral defective hearing is being remanded due to the need for further audiometric testing and review of recent medical records.

The Board has determined that the veteran's overpayment of disability compensation payments should be waived due to lack of fault on his part and against equity and good conscience.

The Board has determined that the veteran's prostatic hypertrophy is related to his service-connected exposure to Agent Orange, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome of L2-L3 is rated at 20%.,The veteran's fracture of the left ring finger middle phalanx does not warrant an increased rating.

The veteran's right ear cold residuals are rated at 10%.,The veteran's left ear cold residuals are also rated at 10%.,Service connection for degenerative joint disease of the hands is not granted as it was not incurred during active military service.

The Board found that the cause of death, adenocarcinoma of the lung, was not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing it began during or within one year after service. The Board also could not establish nicotine dependence in service as a basis for service connection.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining information about the veteran's occupational history and any asbestos exposure. The appeal is denied as service connection cannot be established based on the evidence provided.

The Board found that the veteran's head injury and resulting organic brain syndrome were not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's income exceeds the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for 1998, 1999, and 2000, thus denying his claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's interstitial cystitis is related to her urinary tract infections during active duty and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the veteran's claims for service connection for nasal congestion and memory loss due to an undiagnosed illness, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if these conditions are related to his Gulf War service.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of February 23, 1999 for establishment of service connection and eligibility for compensation for posttraumatic stress disorder due to lack of a prior communication expressing intent to apply for such benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for a blood condition/leukemia and skin rash claimed as residuals of exposure to Agent Orange. The appeal regarding the left foot disability and hearing loss is pending.

The Board denied the appellant's claim, finding that his Bad-Conduct Discharge did not constitute a bar to VA benefits due to lack of evidence showing he was insane at the time of offenses leading to his discharge.

The Board denied service connection for cold injury residuals of the feet prior to May 31, 2000. The veteran's claim was received on May 31, 2000.

The veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal regarding the earlier effective date for additional compensation benefits for his spouse, as required by law. The Board denied the appeal.

The veteran's appeal for service connection was denied because the substantive appeal was not filed within the required time frame.