Other conditions decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for epidermal cysts, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current skin condition to his in-service treatment.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating of his right knee disability was granted, and a separate 10 percent rating for degenerative joint disease of the left knee was assigned. The effective date for the separate rating is set at October 30, 1990.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim of entitlement to recognition as the helpless child of the veteran due to new and material evidence, but the criteria for such recognition have not been met.

The veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation of his Crohn's colitis remains under appeal. The RO is instructed to obtain all relevant medical records and schedule the veteran for a VA examination to determine the current nature and extent of his disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim. The case was remanded for further development, including an MRI of the brain to determine the etiology of the condition.

The veteran's claim for eligibility to educational assistance benefits under Chapter 32, Title 38, United States Code was granted as she met the criteria for basic eligibility and complied with participation requirements.

The VA determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for sinus bradycardia and elevated cholesterol was denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic disabilities during active service, and there is no current disability associated with these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for accrued benefits, service connection for the cause of death, DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, and entitlement to burial and plot or interment allowances based on the facts that the veteran did not have a disability that was continuously rated totally disabling for a period of 10 years prior to his death, he was not a former prisoner of war, and he died more than 5 years after his separation from service. The Board also found that the body of the veteran is not being held by a state or political subdivision thereof.

The Board has determined that the veteran's spouse was entitled to an apportionment of his VA compensation benefits in the amount of $570.00 per month due to her demonstrated hardship and the fact that this did not cause undue hardship on the veteran.

The Board has denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his metastatic colon carcinoma is not related to his military service. The remaining issues (DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318, non-service-connected death pension, and accrued benefits) are being REMANDED as no SOC has been issued.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left leg shrapnel wound, back injury, and bilateral foot condition. The evidence does not support a finding of an in-service injury or disease that resulted in these conditions.

The veteran is seeking to have a February 1969 rating decision overturned due to CUE. The RO must consider the case under the version of 38 C.F.R. § 4.28 that was in effect at that time.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed jaw injury residuals are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a current disability and no medical opinion linking it to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The veteran seeks an increased evaluation for his service-connected paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the current severity of his condition and remands the case for this purpose.

The VA determined that the veteran's impotency was not caused by medication prescribed for his service-connected anxiety disorder, and thus denied compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for increased ratings due to incomplete medical records and an issue of service connection.

The veteran is seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disability. The case has been remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his right shoulder degenerative joint disease, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment in the amount of $1710.00, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied service connection for a lung disorder and a skin disorder, both claimed as due to herbicide exposure.,Service connection was not granted for the veteran's lung disorders (COPD and asthma) because they are not among the diseases associated with Agent Orange exposure.