Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by a service-connected disability, and therefore grants both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and the Survivors' and Dependents' Assistance under Chapter 35.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for the residuals of genital herpes simplex and chalmydia trachomitis, finding no medical evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for monocytic leukemia and ulcerative colitis, both of which were not found to be related to his military service or any exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the veteran's spouse eligibility for CHAMPVA benefits due to his verified military service, as it is not one of the enumerated benefits he (or his spouse) is entitled to under 38 U.S.C.A. § 107(a).

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current osteoporotic compression fracture at T7 with degenerative changes to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his medical records.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for post-operative residuals, anal stricture is granted to a 50 percent disability rating. Additionally, the veteran is granted a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran's neurogenic bladder is a result of his in-service head trauma and service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board found that the cause of the veteran's death, cholangiocarcinoma, was not service-connected due to lack of evidence linking it to his military service or exposure to herbicides/radiation.

The veteran's claims for service connection for uterine fibroids, excision of fibroadenoma, left breast, and mass, right breast are denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the claim is no longer before the Board.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a pulmonary disorder, including emphysema, and granted service connection but did not assign any rating for residuals of a left knee sprain with arthritis.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for Crohn's disease and an increased rating for postoperative residuals of an anal fistula, finding no current diagnosis of Crohn's disease and noting that the symptoms do not warrant a higher disability rating.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not timely appeal the May 2002 rating decision, which denied her claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and entitlement to accrued benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear details about when and how much of the veteran's disability compensation was overpaid, as well as the amount currently being withheld. The veteran is asked to provide updated financial information.

The appellant's claim for nonservice-connected death pension benefits was denied due to her income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate. The claims for DIC and accrued benefits need further development as there is pending VA compensation for a service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the appellant cannot be recognized as the common law wife of the veteran for VA death benefits purposes, and thus is not eligible for such benefits.

The Board found no evidence of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to the appellant's 18th birthday, and denied his claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected arterial and heart diseases contributed to his death from rectal cancer.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the pancreas, finding that there is no indication of cancer during service or within one year post-service and that the most persuasive evidence does not support a relationship between current cancer and service-connected diabetes mellitus.