Other conditions decisions — 2001

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for her pelvic disability was granted, and the effective date of this award is set at January 30, 1999.

The Board denied the appellant's claim as her late husband did not have qualifying service with the U.S. Armed Forces, and thus she does not meet the requirements for basic eligibility to VA benefits.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim for VA death benefits, which was initially denied in February 1968.

The Board has ordered a remand to ensure all necessary development is completed, including obtaining an orthopedic examination and opinions regarding the nature of any low back disability and its relationship to service.

The Board denied the claim for waiver of overpayment of Improved Death Pension benefits due to the appellant's failure to promptly report her income, which resulted in an overpayment. The decision found that this conduct constituted bad faith and lack of good faith.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA disability benefits, which was previously denied. The appellant is now eligible to have her case reviewed on its merits.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment due to it not being timely filed within 180 days following notification.

The Board has determined that the veteran's medial meniscal tear, right knee with traumatic arthritis warrants a 20 percent rating but not higher.

The Board has determined that both A. C. and R. C., the veteran's children, were permanently incapable of self-support prior to reaching the age of 18 years.

The Board has granted service connection for Augmentin induced meningitis and hysterectomy due to chronic pelvic adhesive disease, finding that the evidence supports these claims.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of injuries to the right elbow and hand. The case is also remanded for a VA compensation examination to determine the nature and extent of any right arm and back problems, as well as opinions on their etiology.

The veteran's claim for specially adapted housing or a home adaptation grant was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the requirements to receive such assistance.

The VA Regional Office (RO) denied the appellant's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for onychomycosis of the feet, for purposes of accrued benefits.

The veteran was treated and hospitalized for gastrointestinal symptoms related to his service-connected disability. The treatment constituted a medical emergency, with Federal facilities not feasibly available.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a neck injury, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during or after service and concluding that any current disability is not related to the in-service whiplash injury.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of her service-connected right knee disability is granted, with a current evaluation of 30 percent.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 26, 1999 for the grant of nonservice-connected pension benefits, finding that the earliest assignable effective date is March 26, 1999.

The Board found that the veteran's urinary condition was not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claim.