Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability, manifested by traumatic arthritis and bursitis, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA educational benefits in the amount of $7,755.60 was improperly created and has ordered a remand for further action.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the veteran died during the pendency of the appeal, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a left eye disorder and an increased rating for right eye loss of vision with macular degeneration are being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing.

The veteran's service with the New Philippine Scouts from July 1946 to May 1949 does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA pension benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim, finding that the reduction in his non-service-connected pension benefits based on the legally imposed exchange rate was valid.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient notice and a need for an informed opinion regarding whether the veteran's medical care was provided in the context of a medical emergency.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition, including difficulty chewing as a result of tooth extractions. The decision states that the veteran did not experience dental trauma during service and does not meet the 180-day requirement within the regulations to allow for service connection for treatment purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining current medical records and a VA examination to determine if the veteran's fatigue is due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected residuals of perforating wound of right forearm and residuals of right ulnar nerve injury, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable rating for thoracic spine strain residuals prior to October 8, 1997. The evidence showed that transitional vertebra at L5-S1 existed before service and was not aggravated by military service.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for skin condition of both lower extremities and residuals of fracture of the second and third metacarpals of the right hand were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding that either condition warranted an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board found that any injuries sustained during service did not result in current disabilities and thus denied the veteran's claims for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head and neck injury, finding no evidence linking current degenerative changes to service. Service connection was also denied for multiple lipomas as the veteran's condition did not meet criteria for an increased rating.

The Board found that the veteran's eye conditions, including esotropia, left hypertropia, hyperopia, and presbyopia, are not disabilities resulting from disease or injury incurred in service. Therefore, payment of disability compensation for these conditions is not authorized by law.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by pulmonary fibrosis, which is presumed to have been caused by exposure to Agent Orange during service in Vietnam. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death based on this evidence.

The Board has reopened the claim due to new and material evidence, but denied the legal entitlement to VA benefits as the appellant does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for such benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by gastric cancer, which is likely due to exposure to chemicals in service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The veteran claims service connection for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which was diagnosed during his military service and linked to exposure to Agent Orange. The case is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the condition is related to service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a hip disability, including as secondary to a service-connected left knee disability.