Other conditions decisions — 2003

The veteran's service-connected disability of amputation, left index, middle and ring fingers with deformity of tip left little finger does not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a chronic residual disability associated with his burns to the left hand, and thus service connection for these residuals cannot be granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a skin rash and assigned a zero percent evaluation, but the veteran wishes to appeal this decision.

The Board found that the veteran's skin disorder of the feet was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection. The initial evaluation for flatfoot deformity of both feet was also denied.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits, finding that he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements as a veteran.

The Board has determined that Tomas B. Sangcap did not have the required military service to be considered a veteran, and therefore his widow does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA death benefits.

The Board found that the veteran's declaration of forfeiture was proper due to fraud in a 1985 affidavit, and thus denied his appeal.

The Board has granted the veteran's petition to reopen his claims for service connection for lymphangitis and cellulitis, but further development is needed before these claims can be adjudicated on their merits.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and to cure a procedural defect, including providing VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and to cure a procedural defect, including providing VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a lung disorder. The veteran appealed this decision, and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court) granted a joint motion from the parties to vacate and remand the July 2002 Board decision.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for Grave's disease, finding that there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between the condition and military service.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is granted due to his service during the Vietnam War, receipt of Social Security Disability benefits, and having more than 90 days of active duty. The veteran currently has a 30% rating in effect for chronic dysthymia.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case due to a lack of notice regarding potential eligibility for benefits if the appellant's second marriage was void or annulled. The claim will be reconsidered with proper notification.

The Board determined that the appellant's marriage to the veteran was not valid due to his ongoing marriage to L. S., and thus, she cannot be recognized as the veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection due to new and material evidence submitted, but denied his request for a rating or effective date.

The Board has determined that the apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits in the amount of $200.00 per month was proper, and thus denied the veteran's claim.

The Board found that the appellant is not entitled to additional DIC compensation based on her legal status in her claim under the FTCA, as she was a trustee of the veteran's estate rather than an individual party. The Court affirmed this decision but ordered a partial vacation regarding the determination of the appellant's legal status and its effect on the amount of money to be offset from DIC by VA.

The appeal is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of glass in both eyes and residuals of a cut on the lower lip.,Service connection was not granted as there is no competent medical evidence that the veteran has any residual disabilities related to incidents during active service.