Other conditions decisions — 2003

The Board found that the veteran does not have peptic ulcer disease, malnutrition, malaria, dysentery, or beriberi. The VA POW protocol examination in September 1999 specifically found no residual evidence of these conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right bicipital tendonitis and rotator cuff degeneration, finding that these conditions are not related to her period of active service or a service-connected disability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disorder (periodontal disease) to obtain VA dental treatment was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for service connection under current regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected hypertensive cardiovascular disease with history of myocardial infarction, as it did not present an exceptional or unusual disability picture.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral leg disorder is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case regarding increased disability ratings for psoriatic arthritis of both hands. The case is now sent to the Board's Evidence Development Unit (EDU) for requested development.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now remanded for the requested development, including obtaining medical records and conducting psychiatric examinations.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and new evidence. The case is being sent back for additional examination and opinion regarding the veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and readjudication, including consideration of new evidence and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected right foot disability, which was previously rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for Raynaud's phenomenon, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to a lack of new and material evidence, as he did not have qualifying service under applicable regulations.

The Board granted the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of Improved Pension in the amount of $1,746 due to fault on his part and undue hardship resulting from repayment.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his compensation benefits for additional liver disability due to VA treatment, finding no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection as myopic astigmatism with bilateral amblyopia, finding that it did not begin during or worsen due to active duty for training.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral bunions were incurred during her active service and granted her claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for burial allowance in excess of $300 and plot or internment allowance in excess of $150, finding that the maximum allowable benefits have been awarded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected left thigh gunshot wound involving Muscle Group XIV, finding that the residuals did not more nearly approximate severe muscle impairment.

The veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcers substantially contributed to his fatal cerebrovascular accident, causing his death. The Board found that the ulcers were a contributory cause of death.

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