Other conditions decisions — 2003

The Board determined that the appellant is not eligible for VA benefits due to a lack of verified active military service with the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Board has denied all claims for increased ratings as the veteran failed to report for VA examinations.

The Board found that the overpayment of $511.47 was not properly created due to sole VA administrative error, and thus granted the veteran's appeal.

The VA determined that the veteran's actinic keratosis did not result in any disabling conditions, and thus denied a higher initial disability rating.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now being remanded back to the RO for a dermatology examination, among other actions.

The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining a dentist's opinion regarding the dental treatment provided and readjudicating the issues of VA dental outpatient treatment and payment or reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and is remanding the case back to the Regional Office for additional consideration.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the service-connected left knee disability, which includes arthritis and some limitation of flexion. The veteran's claim for increased rating is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's residuals of malaria, finding that his current psychiatric disability is related to his in-service malaria.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the case can be decided, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran seeks increased evaluations for his service-connected left leg disabilities and a TDIU. The Board has ordered additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the veteran for VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development and due process, including a VA examination and addressing the veteran's request for a personal hearing.

The veteran's claims for restoration of ratings and service connection have been granted. The right and left heel injuries are rated at 0 percent, effective January 1, 2002.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration due to procedural issues, including a need for a hearing before a member of the Board at the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder, an adjustment disorder with depressed mood, vertigo and pain behind the ears, and hypertension. The decision also noted that the veteran did not have any current evidence of these conditions during his period of active duty.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic lumbar strain with ankylosing spondylosis is being remanded due to the need for further examination and development of his medical records.

The veteran's death did not qualify the appellant for dependents' educational assistance benefits under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 as her period of eligibility ended on her 26th birthday, and she was over 26 at the time of her father's death.

The Board has determined that further efforts are needed to obtain medical records from the military base facilities where the veteran may have received treatment for his broken nose and missing teeth. The case is being remanded for these additional actions.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to metastatic bladder carcinoma, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and did not substantially contribute to his death.

The Board found that the veteran's chest pain and shortness of breath were not related to active service.