Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board found that there is no evidence to support a connection between the veteran's gastrointestinal disorder and his military service, thus denying his claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining records from a private physician and inviting the veteran to submit additional evidence.

The Board denied service connection for arthritis of the hands, concluding that there is no current disability related to service or events therein.

The veteran's claim for reimbursement of unauthorized medical treatment provided by Buchanan General Hospital in July 2002 was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria under VA regulations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection of ankylosing spondylitis as secondary to his service-connected bacillary dysentery, finding that there was no evidence linking the two conditions.

The Board found no evidence of a service-connected back injury or scoliosis, and denied the veteran's claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's lung disease, diagnosed as pulmonary fibrosis, is related to asbestos exposure during military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for waiver of a debt stemming from an overpayment of improved pension benefits, finding that his actions constituted misrepresentation and lack of good faith.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for hair loss and an initial compensable disability evaluation for chronic fatigue syndrome with aching joints and back pain, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has received notification from the veteran that he wishes to withdraw his appeal for service connection of a nervous condition. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected fracture of vertebra T12 is being remanded to the RO for further development, including a review of the claims file and scheduling of an orthopedic examination.

The Board denied service connection for peptic ulcer disease and an urological disorder, finding no current disability or evidence of a nexus to service.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to determine the nature and severity of his service-connected status post varicocelectomy with chronic orchialgia disability and the relationship between his claimed left elbow disability and active duty service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of the veteran's claim.

The claimant does not have verified active military service with the U.S. Armed Forces and therefore is not eligible for VA benefits.

The Board has granted the veteran's waiver of recovery of an overpayment in the amount of $8,312.00 due to minimal fault on his part and undue financial hardship resulting from requiring repayment.

The Board has determined that the appellant is in need of regular aid and assistance due to her physical condition, which requires care or assistance on a regular basis. The decision grants special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Chapter 30 benefits before December 23, 2001 due to a lack of entitlement under applicable VA law and regulations.

The Board found that the appellant's current respiratory disability, including residuals of pneumonia, is not related to his military service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disorder, claimed as secondary to his service-connected jaw fracture. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to the need for further development on the service connection issue.