Other conditions decisions — 2002

The Board found that the veteran's death from septicemia was not caused by or substantially contributed to by a disability of service origin, including his service-connected conditions.

The veteran's initial ratings for bursitis of the left hip and impotence were granted, with a rating of 10% for each condition.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder and did not address the issue of an increased rating for PTSD.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claims for service connection for a left elbow condition and esophagitis due to swallowing a toxic substance, resulting in a denial of these claims.

The Board found no evidence of multiple myeloma and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking the small cell carcinoma to his active service.

The appellant's claim for basic eligibility to VA compensation was denied as she did not have qualifying service.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA disability pension benefits in the amount of $5,791.00 as his request was not timely filed within the 180-day period following notification of the indebtedness.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to lack of exposure to ionizing radiation during service, despite later information suggesting possible exposure. The appellant was granted service connection based on a legal presumption after her remarriage and age.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for improved death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum annual rate of improved death pension.

The Board has granted service connection for malignant lymphoma and cardiomyopathy, both effective October 19, 2000. The veteran's claim was pending at the time of his death in December 2000.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a hematoma of the left tibia and a skin condition, finding that there was no current disability resulting from an in-service injury or exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for low blood pressure and heart murmur, finding that there was no current disability related to these conditions.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed as the appellant (the veteran) withdrew their appeal before a decision could be made.

The Board found that the veteran's currently diagnosed back and hip disorders, which were initially documented in November 2001, are not related to an in-service disease or injury. The claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's service-connected arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with myocardial infarction, is currently rated at 100 percent due to frequent angina and inability to perform more than sedentary labor.

The Board found that the veteran's separation from his spouse and lack of contribution to her support were valid reasons for reducing his pension benefits, resulting in an overpayment. The veteran was granted a waiver of recovery of this overpayment due to undue hardship.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's current heart condition, which includes residuals of a myocardial infarction, was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred due to her military service. The evidence does not support a finding of a nexus between the veteran's current heart disorder and her active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a fracture deformity of L1 vertebral body and fusion of T12-L1, finding that there was no evidence linking this condition to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's right inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, and right upper quadrant pararectus hernia. The rating for his left hip disability remains at 20 percent.