Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of colon cancer, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability during or within one year after service and no competent medical evidence linking the condition to service. The Board also noted that the presumptive provisions for herbicide exposure did not apply in this case.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of prostatectomy with impotence was granted a 100 percent evaluation effective May 31, 2001.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for reconsideration of the forfeiture of VA benefits, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen her claim.

The veteran's right toes injury resulted in a moderate foot disability, which was initially rated at 10 percent and later increased to 20 percent effective from April 8, 2003.

The VA determined that the veteran's duodenal ulcer disability is currently rated at 20 percent, which is in line with the criteria for a moderate disability. The evidence did not show symptoms severe enough to warrant an evaluation higher than 20 percent.

The VA denied a compensable evaluation for postoperative epigastric hernia, finding no residual disability.

The Board granted a 100% rating for dysthymic disorder effective August 25, 2000. The veteran's claim was originally filed in December 1997 and the effective date is based on when her disability became total.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected residuals of colon cancer and cholecystectomy have remained asymptomatic over the appeal period, warranting a non-compensable evaluation.

The Board has granted the veteran's appeal, finding that the overpayment of Chapter 31 benefits was due to sole VA error and thus not properly created. The veteran is entitled to a waiver of recovery.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for primary sclerosing cholangitis, which he claimed was secondary to radiation exposure. The evidence did not support a finding that PSC is related to military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate VCAA notice and for a VA medical opinion regarding the appellant's mental state during service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for primary sclerosing cholangitis, which he claimed was secondary to radiation exposure. The case is being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral foot disorder is attributable to his service in the military, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his service-connected malaria did not contribute to his death.

The Board has referred the case to the Director of the VA Compensation and Pension Service for review due to the possibility that pure red cell aplasia is a radiogenic disease under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311, and further action is required.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher disability evaluations for his degenerative joint disease of both hips, finding that the current ratings were appropriate based on the evidence provided.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date for DIC benefits, finding that the earliest allowable effective date under current law is July 12, 2001.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability evaluation for the veteran's residuals, head trauma with skull fracture and hydrocephalus with cerebral atrophy with resultant mixed organic brain syndrome secondary to trauma.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to VCAA compliance issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of hammertoes deformity and hallux valgus of both feet, finding that the earliest date on which he submitted a written communication expressing his intent to apply was not earlier than June 4, 1997.