Other conditions decisions — 2003

The Board found that the reduction of the rating for Hodgkin's disease from 100 percent to 0 percent, effective June 1, 2001, was proper and supported by the evidence. The veteran's appeal regarding service connection for pulmonary fibrosis secondary to Hodgkin's disease is pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left upper deltoid wound warrants a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5303, as it is manifested by loss of muscle substance and significant impairment of strength and endurance. The evidence does not warrant further referral for consideration of an extraschedular rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of heat stroke with rhabdomyolysis was denied as there is no current disability and the symptoms resolved without residual effects.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for the veteran's cause of death. The appeal is granted.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death while the case was in appellate status.

The veteran's service-connected neurogenic bladder, manifested by voiding dysfunction requiring a catheter five times daily, is rated at 60 percent effective from August 24, 2001. The claim for an annual clothing allowance for 2001 is denied as it falls under the operation of law.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD is related to his service, and thus service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending evidence and procedural issues. The case is now being remanded for additional medical evaluation of the veteran's vaginitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a disability manifested by a body twitch, claimed as due to herbicide exposure. The issue of evaluation of acne was not addressed.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings on his service-connected disabilities are being remanded to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of pension benefits, finding that it was not timely filed.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's HIV infection is not related to his active duty service and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of receding gums during service and concluded that the condition is not related to active duty. The veteran's current condition is attributed to prior orthodontic treatment.

The Board has granted a TDIU effective from February 19, 2002. The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of a 100 percent schedular rating for psychophysiological disorder is denied.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claims for service connection, concluding that his current pulmonary disorder and right hand disability are not related to his military service.

The RO has granted service connection for the veteran's right thumb injury and assigned a 10 percent evaluation. The case is being remanded to reconsider this decision with additional development.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the Veterans Benefits Improvements Act of 1994 and the VCAA, including notification requirements and potential further action under the VCAA. The claim will be readjudicated after this development.

The Board found that the appellant did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claim for service connection for arthritis of both knees.

The Board found that the overpayment was solely attributable to VA error and granted the veteran's appeal.