Other conditions decisions — 2001

The Board found that the appellant's deceased spouse did not have verified Philippine service for purposes of establishing eligibility for VA benefits, and thus denied her claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for restoration of VA death pension benefits as a surviving spouse, finding that she is not entitled to these benefits due to her remarriage and subsequent divorce.

The Board finds that there is insufficient evidence to establish an in-service head injury or any current residuals of a head injury related to active service. As such, the claim for service connection for a head injury is denied.

The veteran's service-connected Peyronie's disease is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board denied service connection for tumors and lung granulomas, as well as a separate compensable rating for a tender scar on the frontal sinus. The veteran's claim was based on direct evidence of his condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code due to insufficient service eligibility criteria.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of fractured upper front teeth was denied as there is no evidence of a service-connected injury or trauma resulting in the condition.

The veteran's schizoaffective disorder was determined to be service-connected effective September 10, 2000. However, the appeal is for a retroactive effective date.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim of entitlement to VA benefits.

The Board found that the veteran's current lower jaw disability did not stem from service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the appellant's claim to reopen her National Service Life Insurance policy due to lack of new and material evidence, resulting in a final decision from March 1986.

The veteran's injuries from the July 28, 1990 motorcycle accident were found to be incurred in line of duty and not due to his own willful misconduct.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates were denied. The 40% disability rating for duodenal ulcer and dumping syndrome was granted as of April 2, 1996, but the schizophrenia claim was not granted until August 7, 1992.

The Board has ordered a remand due to incomplete service medical records and the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for facial disfigurement, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have chronic speech delays or chronic memory loss caused by Halcion therapy for his service-connected depressive reaction. The claims are therefore denied.

The Board found that the loan guaranty indebtedness was validly established and calculated in the amount of $20,511.85 plus interest. The VA has not granted a waiver of recovery due to the lack of equity and good conscience against the appellant.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 9, 1999, for the resumption of additional disability compensation benefits for her child based on school attendance. The decision found that the necessary information regarding the child's school attendance after she reached age 18 was not received at the RO until September 30, 1999.

The Board denied the veteran's claim that his children were dependent for receiving additional benefits, concluding they no longer met the criteria as defined by VA regulations.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating of his service-connected right thumb disability, finding that there is no objective evidence of functional impairment.