Other conditions decisions — 2007

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a right or left lower extremity disability, claimed as muscle spasm, that was present in service or is otherwise related to active duty service.

The veteran's service-connected disc herniation of the thoracic spine was rated at 10 percent for both time periods, but denied any increase in rating.

The veteran does not have a service-connected disability and is not eligible for enrollment in the VA healthcare system due to his priority group status.

The Board found that meralgia paresthetica, left thigh, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied the claim. The rating for degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar spine remains at 20 percent.

The Board found no current disability related to the positive anti-cardiolipin antibody present in service, and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board determined that the appellant forfeited all accrued or future gratuitous benefits under laws administered by VA due to his service with the Japanese-sponsored and controlled Bureau of Constabulary (BC), which is considered assistance to an enemy of the United States.

The Board found that the appellant does not have qualifying service with the U.S. Armed Forces and therefore is not eligible for VA service-connected disability compensation benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have peptic ulcer disease and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The veteran's right knee disability is now rated at 30 percent, effective from November 14, 2005.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 30 percent for the veteran's neuralgic pain due to injury to the trigeminal and occipital nerves, manifested by prostrating headaches.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, claimed as peripheral vascular disease, finding that it is not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a right eye disability, finding that the condition preexisted active service and was not aggravated by it. Service connection was granted for a left eye disability.,Service connection was also denied for a psychiatric disability manifested by complaints of vision loss.

The Board has determined that the appellant's husband did not have qualifying active service for purposes of VA death benefits, and therefore denied her claim.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal and is satisfied with the October 2006 RO rating decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current dental problems are not related to service and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete information regarding the veteran's exposure to radiation during service.

The Board found that the veteran's current skin condition is not related to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's service does not meet the basic eligibility requirements to entitle the appellant to VA non-service-connected death pension benefits.

The veteran's radicular symptoms and decreased grip strength of the right hand were rated at 10 percent prior to July 17, 2006. After that date, no higher rating was granted.

The veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of pension benefits was denied because it was not filed within the required 180-day period following notice of the indebtedness.