Other conditions decisions — 2007

The Board found that the appellant did not file a timely notice of disagreement with respect to the denial of attorney fees, and thus dismissed the appeal.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing at the St. Louis, Missouri RO.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim based on new evidence showing he may have been honorably discharged, and is now considering whether his character of discharge was not a bar to VA benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for a skin fungus involving his right hand and feet, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for any of the available disability ratings under the Rating Schedule.

The veteran's claim for educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, Veterans Educational Assistance Program, or Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve was denied as he did not meet the eligibility criteria for any of these programs.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew it prior to a decision being made.

The veteran's claim for service connection for adenoid cystic cancer is being remanded due to the need for additional clinical evidence from a private physician regarding the potential link between the condition and herbicide exposure.

The veteran's claims for service connection for measles and rheumatic fever are denied as there is no current disability. Service connection for chronic atrial fibrillation with ventricular arrhythmia, mitral valve insufficiency, and status-post implantable defibrillator placement is granted.

The Board found that the veteran's spouse does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on her need for regular aid and attendance due to her age-related physical limitations.

The Board finds that the veteran does not have cryoglobulinemia, Lupus, or chronic myeloid leukemia as a result of his active service, including exposure to Agent Orange. The claim for respiratory cancer (cancer of the larynx) is pending.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of left hand and finger injury, hepatitis C, and back injuries due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or etiology.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining information from the veteran regarding his exposure to contaminated water during service and scheduling a VA examination. The appeal is now pending with the RO.

The Board denied the appellant's request for waiver of overpayment due to a failure to file within the required 180-day period after receiving notice of the overpayment.

The Board found no current diagnosis of arthritis of the joints other than the knees, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the veteran not being afforded an opportunity for a hearing, and he did not confirm his preference for one.

The Board has determined that the veteran's need for aid and attendance began on April 30, 2001. The effective date of special monthly compensation based on this need is set at April 30, 2001.

The Board finds that the evidence is consistent with the veteran's contentions and grants service connection for TMJ syndrome as due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected urinary stricture required at least one month of convalescence following surgery, meeting the criteria for a temporary total rating under 38 C.F.R. § 4.30.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further action consistent with a Joint Motion, which found that the VCAA notice letter did not fully comply with the Board's remand instructions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for death pension benefits due to her countable income exceeding the applicable maximum annual pension rates (MAPRs) in the relevant periods.