Other conditions decisions — 2007

The Board denied service connection for shortness of breath and diarrhea, finding no objective evidence of current disabilities. The veteran's complaints were not shown to be chronic.

The veteran's claim for higher ratings for his service-connected left leg disability was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent prior to June 22, 2005 and did not show persistent ulceration after that date.

The veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his service-connected conditions, trochanteric bursitis of the left hip and gunshot wound to the left thigh, are being remanded due to the need for new examinations.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to secondary and undiagnosed illness theories. The RO must provide proper VCAA notice, schedule a VA examination, and then review the expanded record to determine if service connection is warranted.

The veteran died of a non-service-connected myocardial infarction at a private hospital. The VA did not provide care, and the veteran had no pending claims for compensation or pension. Therefore, burial benefits are denied.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, finding that the evidence does not support a rating higher than 30 percent from December 2002 to June 30, 2005, and no more than 60 percent beginning June 30, 2005.

The Board found that the veteran's pension benefits were terminated due to his incarceration for a felony conviction, and ruled in favor of the termination.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by VA medical care or treatment, and thus denied DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected left anterior ramus stress fracture, finding that a higher disability rating was not warranted at any time during the appeal period.

The Board found that the appellant did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claim for revocation of forfeiture, so the previous decision remains final.

The Board has determined that additional notification is required and the case must be remanded for proper VCAA notice.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for timely filing of a notice of disagreement and reopening his claim to establish veteran status due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to incomplete medical records, need for further examinations, and other procedural issues.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an increased evaluation of his left shoulder disability, currently rated at 20 percent. The evidence showed mild to moderate limitation of movement but no indication of fibrous union or loss of head of the humerus.

The Board found that the veteran's hysterectomy residuals were not incurred or aggravated in active service, and her bladder prolapse residuals are not related to service.

The Board granted service connection for schizoaffective disorder with a rating of 70 percent effective March 31, 2003. The veteran's claim was reopened based on new and material evidence consisting of supplemental reports from the service department.

The veteran's death prevented the appellant from receiving dependency and indemnity compensation or Chapter 35 educational benefits as she was over 18 at the time of her father's death.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for nonservice-connected disability pension as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board denied service connection for a back injury/tailbone injury in January 1999, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The appellant's recent testimony is considered cumulative and does not provide new or material evidence to reopen the claim.

The Board found no evidence of a low back disorder or leg pains during service, and the veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service. The preexisting hypertension was aggravated by active duty service.