Other conditions decisions — 2006

The veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for valvular insufficiency, which is claimed as secondary to medication taken for her service-connected migraine headaches, has been denied. The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing VA medical records.

The case is being remanded for further examination and development due to changes in rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records regarding the veteran's lymphoma evaluation.

The veteran's request for an increased rating for residuals of a fractured left elbow with traumatic arthritis is denied as the disability does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The VAMC denied the veteran's claim for Priority 4 catastrophic disabled veteran status. The case is being remanded to consider additional evidence submitted by the veteran.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral cataracts are not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board finds that the veteran's colon cancer, which contributed to his death, was incurred as a result of exposure to Agent Orange during service. As such, the cause of the veteran's death is granted.

The Board denied reopening of the claim for service connection for malaria due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Board also denied reopening of the claim for bilateral ear disorder as no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a groin disability due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's special monthly pension was terminated due to an administrative error, and he did not request a hearing within the required timeframe. As a result, his benefits were reduced without reinstatement.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development due to VCAA compliance issues and outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for review of additional evidence and/or argument, including a new VA medical opinion.

The Board denied a higher rating for dental injury residuals on and after February 16, 2002, finding that the veteran's inter-incisal range was 30 millimeters, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of educational assistance benefits in the amount of $755.56 was properly created and is valid.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for enrollment in the VA medical health care system due to his service being classified as Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) only, which is not qualifying active duty for VA healthcare benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left eye disorder is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's overpayment of VA pension benefits is denied as recovery would not be against the principles of equity and good conscience.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 26, 2003 for the award of service connection for Mœniō's disease. The decision states that the effective date is March 26, 2003.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right thigh are rated at 30 percent, effective from May 14, 2001.