Other conditions decisions — 2003

The Board has determined that the veteran's anemia is a result of his service-connected duodenal ulcer and post-gastrectomy syndrome, granting service connection for this condition.

The veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal of the denial of his waiver request for overpayment of VA pension benefits, resulting in the dismissal of his claim.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility to VA benefits because her deceased husband did not have qualifying service as a veteran and therefore she was not eligible for VA benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a left eye disability, finding that there is no competent medical evidence showing a relationship between a current left eye disability and an injury to the right jaw in service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bruxism is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for interstitial keratitis and special monthly compensation at the rate payable pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

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

The Board found that the veteran's post-service symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation for hydrocephalus, as they are purely subjective and there is no evidence of ongoing medical treatment or significant functional impairment.

The Board found that the veteran's exposure to heavy metals in service likely caused his Wegener's granulomatosis, which contributed significantly to his death from leukemia.

The Board denied service connection for disability of the feet including arthritis and arthritis of the right hip, finding that these conditions did not begin during or as a result of active service.

The veteran's small bowel disorder is currently assigned a noncompensable evaluation, as there is no evidence of anemia or weight loss.,The veteran's left index finger disability is currently assigned a noncompensable evaluation due to the absence of any functional limitation.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current neck disorder to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the veteran's residuals of a fracture of the right distal tibia, finding moderate limitation of motion.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of proper notification and development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). The veteran's claims for service connection are being reviewed again with additional examinations and notifications.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The veteran's service-connected urethral stricture is causing significant urinary frequency and nocturia, which clearly interferes with his normal employability. Therefore, a 10 percent rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected subtotal gastrectomy, finding that the current 20 percent evaluation adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms.

The appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits was denied as his service did not meet the required criteria. The appeal is also dismissed because he failed to establish service connection for a right arm disability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral vascular disease and its residuals, including recurrent transient ischemic attacks and cerebral vascular accidents with visual impairment and loss of sex drive, as secondary to nicotine dependence is denied. The initial rating for nicotine dependence remains noncompensable.