Other conditions decisions — 2006

The case is being remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the appellant's claim for death pension benefits, including her income and unreimbursed medical expenses. The cause of the veteran's death will also be reviewed for service connection.

The VA has denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's service-connected left mandible disability, finding that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The veteran's hypothetical entitlement to a total disability rating for the requisite period of time due to service-connected disabilities has been established, allowing for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board denied service connection for otitis media and upper respiratory tract disease, both claimed as secondary to service-connected pansinusitis.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected chronic brain syndrome due to trauma, manifested by headaches, is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board finds that the veteran's right eye disorder, diagnosed as central retinal vein occlusion, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The evidence does not establish a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board denied the appellant's request for waiver of overpayment of dependents' educational assistance (DEA) in the calculated amount of $1,042.66, plus accrued interest and other costs.

The Board found that the July 1994 rating decision granting the veteran VA nonservice-connected pension benefits involved CUE and termination of such benefits was proper. The additional period of service with a recognized Philippine guerrilla unit did not alter the determination that the veteran had no active service qualifying for VA pension benefits.

The veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for additional disability resulting from VA medical treatment, specifically the May 2000 surgery at American Lake. The RO must obtain private medical records and arrange for a VA examination to determine if the veteran has additional disability due to this surgery.

The veteran's appeal is denied as she did not meet the eligibility criteria for loan guaranty benefits due to her service record.

The veteran's dental conditions are not disabilities for which compensation may be granted, and thus his claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his heart disease to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by or a result of any service-connected disability, and therefore denied both the claim for service connection for the cause of death and the DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant did not file a timely substantive appeal for her claim of eligibility to death benefits.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's panic disorder with agoraphobia, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation.

The veteran's hypertensive vascular disease does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not result in diastolic blood pressure of predominantly 110 or more, or systolic blood pressure of predominantly 200 or more.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability manifested by dizziness that is related to service, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for a ruptured right eardrum is being remanded due to the need for compliance with the notice provisions of the Veteran's Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has determined that the veteran is not eligible for treatment in the VA health care system without a co-payment requirement for a period beginning on May 8, 2002. The case is being remanded to allow further development of financial and other relevant information.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic lymphocytic leukemia is not related to his service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.