Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of July 1, 1993, for the apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits to his spouse and three minor children. The decision stated that the first time the VA was aware of their existence was in September 1998, which is when the special apportionment award could be no earlier than October 1, 1998.

The Board granted a 30 percent rating for lichen planus of the legs, effective from June 27, 2001. The veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss were each assigned initial noncompensable evaluations.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking the veteran's death to a condition incurred or aggravated in service.

The appellant's spouse does not have verified active military service with the U.S. Armed Forces, and therefore is ineligible for VA benefits.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected right elbow disability is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence and a request for review by the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence linking the veteran's death or any related conditions to his military service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for chest pain he experienced during military service. The Board has ordered further medical examination and review of the claims file to determine if his current chest disability is related to his in-service injury.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA nonservice-connected death pension benefits as her spouse had no qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces and therefore is not a 'veteran' for VA benefits purposes.

The appellant's spouse does not have verified active military service with the U. S. Armed Forces, making them ineligible for VA death benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a tumor of the mouth due to exposure to Agent Orange, finding that there was no evidence linking his condition to his military service or to exposure to herbicide agents.

The veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a review by the Under Secretary for Benefits regarding potential radiation exposure during his military service.

The case is being remanded for scheduling a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals at the RO.

The Board has granted service connection for a lung disorder, determined to be a direct result of the veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining clarification of procedural aspects and clarifying the issue of DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death was not service-connected and denied both issues. The special monthly pension for need of regular aid and attendance is granted.

The Board denied an increased rating for chondromalacia patella of the left knee, finding that prior to November 12, 1997, the condition did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of motion. For the period from November 12, 1997 to December 7, 1997, the Board denied an increased rating based on subluxation or lateral instability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's systemic lupus erythematosus was not incurred in or aggravated by active duty, and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for arthritis of the left hip, claimed as secondary to his service-connected varicose veins, has been dismissed due to a withdrawal request.

The Board denied reopening the claim for residuals of a fracture of the left eardrum with hearing loss, and the RO denied an evaluation for painful keratosis of the right foot. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of death due to tobacco-related disability, finding that no evidence supported direct service incurrence.