Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board has vacated its previous decision denying a higher rating for the veteran's amnestic disorder, based on an initial award.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date prior to August 1, 2000 for the grant of dependency and indemnity compensation benefits (DIC) under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to lack of evidence supporting a prior informal claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete dosimetry records. The claims will be reconsidered after all relevant evidence is obtained.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for his service-connected left shoulder and digestive system disabilities, finding that neither disability warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The veteran's disability rating for residuals of a fracture of the right thumb has been increased to 20 percent, effective from the date service connection was established.

The VA has determined that the veteran's residuals of rheumatic fever do not warrant a compensable evaluation.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for dependents education assistance beyond the delimiting date of February [redacted], 2001, as he had reached his 31st birthday on that date.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to cardiovascular disease, finding that there was no direct or presumptive evidence linking the condition to service.

The appellant's claim for payment of VA improved death pension benefits was denied due to her failure to provide information about her family's income and expenses.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for sterility, bilateral gout, a respiratory disability, and a mental disability due to lack of evidence of current disabilities.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of a cardiac abnormality, including paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and sinus bradycardia. The evidence shows that the veteran had several ECG findings during and after service but no diagnosed organic heart disease.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and evaluation to determine the etiology of his left testicular/inguinal pain, which may affect how it is rated.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death in December 1956, and no new and material evidence has been presented since then.

The veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for dermatophytosis has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The veteran's gastrointestinal complaints are not due to undiagnosed illnesses and have resolved following surgery. His upper respiratory disability is attributed to diagnosed conditions, and his muscle and joint pain does not stem from an undiagnosed illness.

The Board found that the veteran's current left hand disability is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran died of a nonservice-connected cause and was not in receipt of pension or compensation benefits at the time of his death. Therefore, he is ineligible for burial or plot/interment allowances.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for residuals of an eye injury, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The veteran's claim for educational assistance under Chapter 30 was denied as she did not meet the basic service eligibility requirements.