Other conditions decisions — 2001

The Board denied the appellant's claim for REPS benefits because there is no evidence that the veteran's essential thrombocytosis was incurred prior to August 13, 1981. The appeal is therefore denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of reopening his right eye condition service connection due to lack of new and material evidence.

The VA determined that the appellant's estate was too valuable to warrant payment of an Improved Death Pension, as her net worth exceeded the allowable limits and she had significant liquid assets.

The Board has determined that the claim is not well grounded and has been remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying periods of active duty.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for a left hip disorder, as the evidence did not show an injury or aggravation of the pre-existing condition during service.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and also denied entitlement to service connection for death pension benefits. The appellant is advised of her right to submit additional evidence.

The veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision was made, thus the case is dismissed.

The veteran's death from lung cancer was not related to his military service, including exposure to asbestos. The claim is denied.

The Board found no evidence of aggravation of the veteran's pre-existing right elbow disability during service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran's overpayment of improved pension benefits is being remanded for further investigation into the creation of the debt and to clarify his legal separation status.

The appellant's claim for basic eligibility to VA benefits is denied as he did not have verified service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrilla service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits as she does not meet the legal requirements to be considered a child of the veteran.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the veteran's left leg disorder is related to his military service. The RO must obtain all relevant medical records and provide the veteran with a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of any diagnosed left leg pathology.

The Board has determined that recovery of the overpayment is not against equity and good conscience, thus denying the veteran's request for waiver.

The Board has granted service connection for esotropia and diplopia, finding that the veteran's current eye disorder is due to his in-service surgery. The hiatal hernia with esophagitis continues to be rated at 10 percent.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), finding that new and material evidence supports reopening of his previously denied PTSD claim.

The veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred from October 9, 1992 to November 30, 1992 are denied as the treatment was not for a medical emergency and VA facilities were available.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral trench foot is denied as he does not have any more than mild symptoms of frozen feet, with no evidence of arthralgia or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity.

The VA has determined that the veteran's residuals of a shell fragment wound, left chest do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.