Other conditions decisions — 2004

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient notice and examination, as well as the need for additional records.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for incomplete paralysis of the left radial nerve secondary to shell fragment wound on the left upper arm (minor) is being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of degenerative joint disease is not related to his military service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the appellant's deceased spouse did not have qualifying service with the United States Armed Forces, and therefore does not meet the eligibility requirements for VA death benefits.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for back pain due to a compression fracture of L1 is being remanded for further development, including consideration under the revised rating criteria and a more recent VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for cause of the veteran's death, finding no new and material evidence. The appellant has not provided such evidence.

The May 5, 1947 rating decision denying service connection for a blast concussion with injury to the eyes is upheld as it was based on the laws and evidence that existed at the time.

The Board has denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of a right eye condition, finding that no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date of service connection for schizoaffective disorder and a claim alleging clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in a June 1985 rating decision regarding service connection for a mental disorder. The appeal is remanded to allow further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to VCAA compliance issues, and the appellant is required to be provided adequate notice under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of compliance with VCAA requirements.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of $16,324.00 in pension benefits was due to administrative error and granted the appellant's request for waiver.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by service and did not have a direct link to any service-connected condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury, conjunctivitis, and other conditions. The appeals were not granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of secondary service connection for ulcerative colitis, finding that it was not caused or permanently worsened by his service-connected back and right knee disorders.

The veteran's early onset of emphysema is found to have resulted from his military service, specifically the exposure to irritants and dust particles during his period in Vietnam. The Board determined that this exposure significantly contributed to the development of his condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a skin condition due to Agent Orange exposure.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional compensation benefits for dependents is being remanded due to the need for further development and consideration of submitted evidence.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development and the need for further consideration of his claims, including service connection for a right elbow disability and an increased evaluation for post-operative residuals of the removal of a cyst on the right ulna with residual scar.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits based on her deceased husband's service, finding that he did not have the required military service to qualify for VA benefits.