Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board found that the available evidence does not support a finding of arthritis attributable to service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected hydradenitis does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, and his claims for compensation due to VA hospital care are denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left arm and hand disorders, including a contracture of the left fifth finger, did not result from VA medical or surgical treatment. The preponderance of evidence is against finding additional disability.

The veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and his spouse does not meet the criteria for DEA benefits.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, effective October 27, 1993. The appeal is denied as an earlier effective date prior to this date is not warranted.

The veteran's low back disability is proximately due to his service-connected right knee disability, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of treatment with LSD-25 by the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1967 was denied on the merits.

The Board found no service connection for the cause of death and denied eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits due to lack of a service-connected disability.

The veteran's additional disabilities, including deep vein thrombosis and post-phlebitic pain syndrome, were not caused by VA carelessness or negligence. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for tremors of the head and neck since May 3, 2004. The veteran's initial claim for an increased rating remains on appeal.

The Board denied an increased rating for left leg varicose veins and service connection for right leg varicose veins. The veteran's right leg varicose veins were not shown to be related to his service-connected left leg condition.

The Board found the correct amount of overpayment to be $798, and determined that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an apportionment of his VA nonservice-connected disability pension benefits on the grounds that the income of his estranged spouse, who was also the custodian of his child, exceeded the maximum allowable annual income limit.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's psychiatric disorder and scoliosis, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of aggravation in service and that the conditions preexisted service.

The Board found that the veteran's duodenal ulcer does not currently manifest active symptoms, and thus denied his claim for an increased rating.

The Board has determined that there are no current residuals of the service-connected fracture of the parietal bone, and thus a compensable rating is not warranted under either the old or new criteria for Diagnostic Code 5296.

The Board has determined that the veteran's skin condition of the lower extremities is a consequence of his active service and granted service connection for this condition. The claim for service connection for the residuals of basal cell carcinoma of the left ear was not addressed in the decision.

The veteran seeks an increased rating for his service-connected left leg varicose veins, which is currently rated at 20 percent. The case has been remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a VA examination.

The Board found no evidence of liver disease related to service or a service-connected condition, and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's ex-wife is seeking an apportionment of his VA compensation benefits for their dependent children. The case has been remanded due to unclear information regarding the garnishment and distribution of funds from the veteran's account.