Other conditions decisions — 2005

The VA determined that the veteran's post-traumatic-stress-disorder did not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent, as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation.

The Board found that the loan guaranty indebtedness was validly established and enforceable by VA against appellant, considering all enumerated elements of 'equity and good conscience'. The decision concluded that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of his claim. The court also granted special monthly compensation for aid and attendance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his bilateral foot disabilities, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the submitted evidence is not new and material, thus denying the reopening of claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, and entitlement to Dependent's Educational Assistance.

The veteran's claim for service connection for cholelithiasis with intra-abdominal abscess, claimed as Crohn's disease, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death (respiratory acidosis, pneumonia and carcinoma of the esophagus) was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board also determined that there is no positive association between exposure to herbicides and any other condition for which a presumption of service connection is warranted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability characterized as palpitations or premature ventricular contractions (PVC) due to lack of evidence of chronic disease or injury of the heart.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a spinal disease of the neck as a result of service or a service-connected condition, and therefore denied the claim.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his skull fracture residuals was denied by the Board, as he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

The veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his bilateral weak feet with traumatic arthritis warranted a 30 percent rating.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected patellofemoral pain syndrome with synovitis of both knees, finding that the current disability does not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence provided.

The Board has determined that the veteran's atrial fibrillation, a residual of malaria, is service-connected.

The VA has determined that the veteran's claimed residuals of a cold injury to the feet were not incurred or aggravated during his military service and are not otherwise related to his active duty. The claim is denied.

The Board denied an increased apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits, finding that the current amount does not cause financial hardship and is reasonable given the appellant's income and expenses.

The Board found that the veteran's current neck and back injuries are not related to his active duty service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for the cause of death due to metastatic cancer (embryonal cell) to the lung. However, the evidence does not support a finding that this condition was related to military service or exposure to herbicides containing Agent Orange.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection for macular degeneration of the right eye, finding that it is related to his service-connected right eye disability. The left eye macular degeneration claim was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for defective vision in August 1983. New evidence submitted since then does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.