Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board denied an increased evaluation for myalgia of both legs, finding that the condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating based on muscle injury or neuropathy. The veteran's pain is of unknown etiology and there is no evidence of limitation of motion or functional impairment.

The VA determined that the veteran's post-service endometriosis is not related to her service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding no relationship between his military service and the causes of his death.

The Board has determined that the appellant meets the criteria for recognition as the veteran's surviving spouse, allowing her to establish eligibility for VA benefits. The issue of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death is remanded to the RO.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VCAA notifications and the need for a new VA examination. The appellant's claim is related to his service-connected post-operative residuals of perianal warts, which have been rated as noncompensable under Diagnostic Code 7805.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left scrotal cyst is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection and special monthly compensation are granted on a presumptive basis associated with in-service radiation exposure. The effective date is set at March 26, 2002.

The Board determined that the appellant did not meet basic eligibility requirements for VA benefits and denied his claim, finding no new and material evidence to reopen a previously denied claim.

The Board has decided that the veteran's request to terminate garnishment of his VA disability benefits is denied due to the RO finding that additional garnishment was required for the veteran to meet his obligations under the Writ.

The veteran's death was caused by a fall and subsequent subdural hematoma while hospitalized at the VA Medical Center, which is considered to be due to negligence. The appeal for DIC benefits has been granted.

The veteran's service-connected spondylolysis of L-5 is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating to 40 percent is warranted.

The Board found that the veteran's self-inflicted gunshot wound to the left clavicle was not incurred in the line of duty due to willful misconduct, and thus denied service connection for the residuals.

The Board found that service connection for substance abuse is not warranted as it does not meet the criteria of direct service connection due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between current substance abuse and military service.

The Board denied service connection for a skin disorder, finding that the evidence does not show a nexus between appellant's current skin disorders and his military service or any event of occurrence therein.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities, including residuals of shell fragment wounds to the left leg and interscapular region with traumatic arthritis.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for dental trauma, finding that it was not well-grounded. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and complete due process.

The Board finds that the veteran's current herniated nucleus pulposus of L4-5 was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service. Service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination. The veteran's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment due to a lack of timely filing, as his request was not received within 180 days after notification of the overpayment.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a genitourinary disorder, specifically non-specific urethritis and prostatitis. The Board has ordered the case to be remanded due to missing service medical records from his first period of active duty.