Other conditions decisions — 2005

The Board found that the veteran's impotency and bilateral groin pain, claimed to be due to VA medical treatment in April 1992 and June 1993, are not compensable under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically obsessive-compulsive disorder, existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service. As such, service connection for this condition is denied.

The appellant's claim for accrued benefits was denied because she did not file a claim within one year of her husband's death.

The veteran's right thumb disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and his neuropathic pain of the right upper extremity is also rated at 20 percent. The claims for increased evaluations are granted.

The Board found no chronic skin disability related to the veteran's active duty service and denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's malnutrition with anemia does not warrant a disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to January 15, 2005.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral hammertoes warrant a 10 percent evaluation, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5282.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the statutory limit.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and reopened the claim of service connection for duodenitis. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction remains denied.

The Board found that the veteran's current eye disorder, causing blindness, was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not caused by bacterial infection from locust swarms during service.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to new and material evidence, but it is not determined that the service-connected gouty arthritis caused or contributed substantially to his death.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were denied. The left eye disorder claim is pending, while the right elbow injury claim has been granted with a current rating of 10 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of disability compensation benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience due to VA's fault in delaying adjustment of her award.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right foot injury and osteo-radial necrosis of the gums, both claimed as related to in-service dental treatment. The appeals are now remanded for further action.

The veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the inability to make a recording of his July 2005 hearing. He will be offered another opportunity for a Travel Board or videoconference hearing at the St. Louis RO.

The Board has determined that the veteran's pre-existing chronic respiratory disability, including urticaria, did not increase in severity during active military duty and therefore denied service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's left retroperitoneal hematomas with left leg weakness was not caused by VA medical care and denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the appellant's income exceeds the maximum annual income for improved death pension benefits, and thus her claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient income information and potential eligibility for nonservice-connected death pension benefits.