Other conditions decisions — 2002

The Board found that the appellant forfeited all rights, claims, and benefits under VA laws due to her knowingly making false statements in support of her claim for death benefits as the unremarried widow of the veteran.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability due to a lack of sufficient medical evidence, specifically from a VA examination. The veteran failed to report for scheduled examinations.

The veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses was dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the rating for the service-connected chronic brain syndrome from 100% to 70%, effective November 1, 1971 was improper and restored the original 100% rating.

The Board found no competent evidence linking the veteran's right hand condition to his service-connected right index finger scar, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran has withdrawn their appeal, effectively dismissing the case.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to bronchopneumonia and cerebral vascular thrombosis, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his USAFFE service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to events during his military service.

The March 1998 Board decision denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection and special monthly compensation for loss of use of both feet.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's TMJ disorder, maintaining a noncompensable evaluation since May 23, 1994.

The VA denied the appellant's claim for legal entitlement to VA benefits, finding that new and material evidence had not been presented.

The Board has granted a 100% rating for adenocarcinoma of the prostate as of January 12, 2000. The veteran underwent a radical retropubic prostatectomy in March 1999 and received external beam radiation therapy from April to May 2000.

The Board found that the veteran's notice of disagreement with the December 1997 rating decision was not timely filed, and therefore denied his appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for basic eligibility for educational assistance under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code due to his failure to meet the eligibility criteria.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 10 percent for the service-connected residuals of a left little finger fracture, finding that the veteran's disability more nearly approximates extremely unfavorable ankylosis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral peripheral vascular disease, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between his current condition and his in-service injury or exposure. The Board also found insufficient evidence linking his condition to any incident of service.

The Board determined that the overpayment of VA improved pension benefits in the amount of $7,379.00 was properly created and denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery due to his failure to submit a timely request within the required timeframe.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and compensable ratings, finding that the current evaluations were appropriate based on the evidence of record.

The Board found that the veteran's Section 306 pension benefits were properly terminated due to his incarceration after conviction of a felony, resulting in an overpayment. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a vision disorder and skin problems, both claimed as due to chemical agent exposure including mustard gas. The veteran's claims were remanded multiple times but the issues remained unresolved.