Other conditions decisions — 2004

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension for aid and attendance is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected atrial septal defect with atrial fibrillation is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected herniated disc at L5-S1 and degenerative changes at L4-L5 and L5-S1 is being remanded due to the need for VCAA notice, a VA spine examination, and review of the claim under both old and current rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition due to an undiagnosed illness and on a direct basis, finding no evidence linking his current symptoms to military service or any known clinical diagnosis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim that his child D.A.G. is a dependent for VA benefits purposes, finding no evidence of adoption or biological connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and statements from witnesses.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including medical examinations and consideration of Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The appellant's deceased husband died from causes unrelated to his military service, and he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA nonservice-connected death pension.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an extension of her delimiting date for receipt of educational benefits under Chapter 35, finding no legal entitlement to such extension.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examinations and review of evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits, finding no new and material evidence to reopen his original claim.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The case is being sent back to the RO for additional evidence and examination.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge was under other than honorable conditions due to his absence without official leave for a continuous period exceeding 180 days, and thus precluded entitlement to VA benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of overpayment of non-service-connected disability pension benefits in the amount of $10,559.00 due to lack of fault on his part and sufficient household income.

The veteran died from hepatocellular carcinoma, and the appellant claims this was related to his military service in Vietnam. The Board is remanding the case for further development including obtaining medical opinions regarding the relationship between the veteran's death and his service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to notification issues under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for cause of death and accrued benefits, finding that there was no evidence linking the veteran's death to his military service.

The Board denied the overpayment of educational assistance, finding that it was properly created based on the appellant's withdrawal from her courses during a drop-add period.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current diagnosis of multiple myeloma is related to his in-service exposure to rocket fuel, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility to nonservice-connected pension benefits due to lack of qualifying service and failure to meet other requirements.