Other conditions decisions — 2001

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disorder, including post-operative nasal polyps, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current sinus problems to his facial injuries sustained in an automobile accident during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that the perforation of the colon was not caused by the November 27, 1991 colonoscopy and biopsy, but rather due to his pre-existing ulcerative colitis.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability evaluation for pension purposes was denied due to his failure to report for a VA examination scheduled in conjunction with the appeal.

The veteran's request for waiver of recovery of his VA loan guaranty indebtedness was not filed within one year after he received written notice by certified mail, and thus the appeal is denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for laryngectomy secondary to cancer of the larynx as a result of exposure to herbicides is pending. The issue of service connection for laryngeal cancer due to tobacco use in service has been denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 due to lack of entitlement under the law.

The Board has determined that the appellant's right testicle was removed during an in-service hernioplasty, but it is unclear whether this removal is related to his service-connected condition. The case is being remanded for further examination and clarification.

The VA determined that the veteran's digestive disorder, with dumping syndrome post-operative residuals of a duodenal ulcer with vagotomy, pyloroplasty, and gastrostomy, is not more than moderately disabling.

The Board has determined that a medical opinion is necessary to make a decision on the claim of service connection for MD. The veteran's current diagnosis of MD was not diagnosed until nearly 22 years after her separation from service, and there are no records indicating any treatment or symptoms related to MD prior to May 1968.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the veteran's eligibility for service connection for PTSD, including obtaining medical records and verifying stressors in service.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that there was no medical evidence linking the claimed conditions to his service-connected pyelonephritis.

The Board has determined that the appellant and veteran did not establish a valid common law marriage in Ohio, thus she is not entitled to recognition as the surviving spouse for purposes of VA death benefits.

The veteran claims she had a right ovarian cystectomy and oophorectomy during service, but the RO requested additional records to support her claim. The case is being remanded for further examination and development.

The Board has determined that the appellant's claims for service connection for residuals of a left eye injury and a left hip disorder are denied as they were not incurred during periods of active duty or active duty for training, but rather occurred while employed by a civilian company in Saudi Arabia.

The veteran is seeking service connection for organic brain syndrome, which he claims developed as a result of his service-connected ethanol dependence. The Board has determined that additional evidence should be obtained and the case remanded to allow for further review.

The VA denied an increased evaluation for hypopigmentation, finding that the current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of the disability.

The RO denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to multiple myeloma, which was recognized as a radiogenic disease. The veteran had not served within a 10 mile radius of either Hiroshima or Nagasaki and thus was not considered to have participated in a 'radiation risk' activity.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment debt, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience due to the fault of the debtor (the veteran), undue hardship, defeat of the purpose, and unjust enrichment.

The Board dismissed the claim due to the veteran's death.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable evaluation, finding that there is no evidence to support these claims based on the current medical records.