Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board found that there is no evidence of a current genitourinary disorder present during service, and the medical evidence does not support a finding that any such condition was incurred or aggravated by service. The veteran's reported symptoms were noted in service but did not result in a diagnosis until after separation.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory disability or heart failure due to tobacco use, and also denied his claim of reopening a previously denied claim for service connection for a respiratory disability other than that due to tobacco use.

The Board determined that the appellant did not have basic eligibility for VA death benefits due to a lack of evidence linking her spouse's military service, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of head trauma are granted.

The veteran is seeking service connection for Wilson's disease. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The Board found that the veteran's service medical records showed he had missing teeth and cavities, but did not establish a connection between his current dental disability and his military service. The claim for compensation purposes was denied.

The veteran is seeking service connection for back injuries sustained during parachute jumps in service. The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed back disability, including whether it is related to service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining relevant VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The veteran's service with the New Philippine Scouts did not qualify him for VA pension benefits, and there were no accrued benefits to be awarded. The appeal is denied.

The veteran's left eye disability did not worsen as a result of the surgeries performed in December 1994 and July/August 1995, and he is therefore not entitled to compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has vacated the previous denial of service connection for Reiter's syndrome and remanded the case due to inadequate notice under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) and failure to suggest submission of treatment records from Drs. Colglazer and Schooley.

The veteran's fatal acute myelogenous leukemia was determined to be non-service-connected, and a service-connected disability did not cause or contribute to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an adjustment disorder with depressed mood and psychomotor slowing, finding that his preexisting condition clearly and unmistakably did not increase in severity during military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete VCAA notice and the need to inform the appellant of her responsibilities in submitting all relevant evidence.

The Board found no evidence of an etiological relationship between the veteran's claimed stomach conditions and his active service.

The Board found that the veteran's alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency was a congenital defect and there was no evidence of aggravation during service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for exotropia and diplopia, finding that new and material evidence supports this claim. The Board concluded that it is just as likely as not that the veteran's exotropia and diplopia are related to a concussion he sustained in service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for heartburn and indigestion, as well as a right salivary gland disability. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to her deceased spouse not having service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA educational assistance, finding that it was not timely submitted.