Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board has determined that the veteran's current gastrointestinal disability, specifically GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), is related to his service and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA dependency and indemnity benefits was properly created when the veteran's children began receiving Chapter 35 benefits in August 1999 while he continued to receive an additional allowance for these same dependents.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected duodenal ulcer disease.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by exposure to mustard gas or any other service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a right eye disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board found no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's current bilateral eye disability to his service, including an inservice injury. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure was incurred in service, and thus granted service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral defective hearing is being remanded to allow further examination and analysis of his case.

The veteran's daughter is not considered permanently incapable of self-support prior to turning 18 years old, and thus does not meet the criteria for recognition as a helpless child.

The veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma is denied as there was no evidence of the condition during or within one year after his military service, and no competent evidence linking it to service.

The Board found that the veteran's fistulotomy and anoplasty were not related to his in-service parasitic infections, thus denying service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and requests for additional evidence regarding financial support.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected L-3 fracture with arthritis is being remanded to the RO for further development and consideration under the revised spine criteria.

The veteran's vascular dementia, a service-connected condition, has rendered him unable to protect himself from daily environmental hazards and dangers, necessitating the regular aid and attendance of another person. As such, he is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the veteran's income was excessive for payment of non-service connected pension benefits, and thus denied his claim.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge from service was dishonorable and therefore a bar to VA benefits, including compensation.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the left knee, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the veteran's irritable colon syndrome, finding that his symptoms have been consistent since March 2003.

The veteran's application for educational assistance benefits was not received until March 29, 2004, which is one year after the exams were taken. Therefore, the claim is denied.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of competency to handle disbursement of funds.