Other conditions decisions — 2004

The Board found that the appellant's pension benefits were properly terminated effective December 1, 1999 due to excessive income. The decision was based on her receipt of Social Security benefits and an inheritance.

The veteran's claim for service connection for the residuals of cold injury is being remanded due to scheduling issues.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, claimed as a residual of asbestos exposure due to lack of evidence showing current disability related to in-service asbestos exposure.

The veteran's service-connected seronegative spondylitis is manifested by pain and severe limitation of motion in the cervical and lumbar spinal segments, warranting a 40 percent rating for limitation of motion in the lumbar spine and a 30 percent rating for limitation of motion of the cervical spine.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected status post excision of ganglion cyst, right ring finger does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under either the former or amended rating criteria. As such, the claim is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metacarpal, finding that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation than the current 10 percent rating.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation by reason of being in need of aid and attendance or on account of being housebound is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for a VA ophthalmology examination to determine if the veteran's macular degeneration is related to service.

The veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue regarding an automobile allowance prior to the Board's decision being finalized.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as he is able to perform all forms of substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's dermatofibroma of the right leg is related to exposure to Agent Orange during service. The veteran's claim for service connection remains pending.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected left leg disability and denied service connection for a back disorder as secondary to his left leg disability. The veteran is not entitled to either benefit.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to report for a scheduled examination, resulting in the abandonment of his original claim. The RO did not commit clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in denying the claims.

The Board has determined that service connection is granted for the loss of teeth numbers 23 and 26 due to injury in service, but not for chronic residuals of a mouth injury. The veteran's acne vulgaris is rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a more specific medical opinion regarding the relationship between the veteran's service-connected eczematoid dermatitis and his lung and cardiovascular disorders, as well as the cause of death.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic left elbow disability during service and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the claim of CUE in the March 1995 rating decision as there was no valid claim for individual unemployability prior to February 5, 1991.

The veteran's requests for waiver of overpayments in the amounts of $38,095 and $8,220 were denied due to untimely filing.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder and residuals of heavy metal toxicity, finding no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that the veteran's income is in excess of the maximum annual pension rate, thus denying his claim for monetary improved (nonservice-connected) pension benefits.