Other conditions decisions — 2004

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a bladder disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Board found no competent evidence of a current diagnosis of gastric ulcer or other chronic gastric disorder related to the veteran's period of service, his service-connected disability, or any medication taken for that disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection for gastric ulcer was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to changes in the law and need for additional development, including potential recalculation of overpayment.

The veteran's bilateral varicose veins, postoperative left leg stripping are being remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate previous examination.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of $1,648 in pension benefits was created due to VA administrative error and is therefore invalid. The veteran does not owe this debt.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date prior to March 15, 1999 for a 100 percent rating for schizophrenia undifferentiated type with paranoid features. The appeal was based on accrued benefits.

The VA denied an increased rating for Bell's palsy of the left side of the face, finding no recent clinical symptoms that would warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board denied reopening the claim of service connection for an eye disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's claim for service connection of a left hip disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and information from the Social Security Administration.

The veteran's claim for non-service-connected pension benefits was denied as he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements due to lack of qualifying service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for a right foot disorder was dismissed due to the absence of an adequate substantive appeal.

The VA denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to Alzheimer's disease, which was not present during or within one year after service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as there was no unpaid monetary benefit to which the veteran was entitled at the time of his death, and her application was not filed within one year after his death.

The Board denied service connection for cause of death due to lack of evidence showing a cardiovascular disability in service or post-service, and the decision was not based on clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development and review of all evidence, including a newly submitted Agent Orange examination report.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to a lack of verified service in the United States Armed Forces or as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas.

The veteran is challenging the validity of a $240 overpayment for VA educational benefits. The RO has provided incorrect information regarding credit hours and rates, leading to an overpayment. This case needs to be remanded to correct these discrepancies.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection as his current facet joint arthritis with spondylosis did not manifest within one year of separation from active military service, and there was no evidence to support a finding that it was incurred or aggravated by any incident of active military service.

The Board found no evidence of an underlying disease or injury associated with the veteran's microhematuria and back pain, thus denying service connection for these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for schizoaffective disorder and set the effective date to October 4, 1985.