Other conditions decisions — 2001

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a recurrent pterygium of the left eye and an increased evaluation for his skin disorder. The veteran was not granted service connection as the pterygium is a known clinical diagnosis, and he did not meet the criteria for an increased rating based on his skin condition.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20% for the veteran's residuals of embryonal carcinoma of the testis with a left orchiectomy, and also denied a current increased rating in excess of 30%. The reduction from 100% to 10% was found proper.

The veteran's claim for service connection for restrictive lung disease is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board granted service connection for Crohn's disease, status post-laparotomy and assigned a noncompensable rating. The veteran is now rated at 10%.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for dizziness, nausea, and fatigue due to undiagnosed illness. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for degenerative joint disease with chronic back pain. The appeal is denied.

The veteran did not have the required 90 days of active service, and was not separated from service due to a service-connected disability. Therefore, the appellant is not eligible for death pension benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for his service-connected right inguinal herniorrhaphy and residuals of fractured left elbow, finding that the current residuals do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for recognition of his marriage and child was denied as the evidence submitted did not meet the required standards to establish proof of a marriage or birth.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected intestinal obstruction, small bowel. The RO has remanded the case to obtain additional medical evidence and ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for nonservice-connected death pension benefits because her husband did not have qualifying service for her to be eligible.

The veteran's appeal is denied as the Board finds that recovery of the overpayment would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected defective hearing of the left ear, finding that the evidence did not support a grant of a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the veteran's current skin disorder is related to his military service, and has therefore remanded the case for further action.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected flexion contracture of the left palm, postoperative (minor) is primarily manifested by limited motion and pain. The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board found no clear and unmistakable error in denying the appellant's claim for recognition as a veteran, based on the correct facts known at that time and in accordance with existing law.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the RO denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right traumatic leg injury. The case is being remanded to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and other procedural requirements.

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized non-VA dental treatment on June 3, 1998 was denied because VA facilities were not considered feasibly available and an attempt to use them beforehand would have been reasonable.

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at the North Monroe Hospital on September 1, 1999 was denied because he did not meet the requirements under VA regulations for reimbursement.