Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board found that the veteran's service with the BC constituted assistance to an enemy of the United States, leading to forfeiture of his VA benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to educational benefits for the specified interval periods due to their lengths exceeding the allowed intervals under VA regulations.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for VA death benefits as the veteran's surviving spouse due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a personality disorder as it is not considered a disease or injury within the meaning of applicable legislation for disability compensation purposes.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic bilateral foot disorder in service or for many years thereafter, and the current condition is not related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied service connection for a nervous disorder, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to the claimed condition. Service connection was also denied for impacted wisdom teeth due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for status as a former prisoner of war (POW) for VA benefits due to lack of recognized military service.

The Board finds that the appellant is permanently incapable of self-support due to his severe cerebral palsy and thus qualifies as a child for VA benefits purposes.

The Committee on Waivers and Compromises has denied the veteran's claim for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of $28,251.00 in VA pension benefits. The case is being remanded to the RO via the Appeals Management Center.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for malaria was denied.,The RO also denied reopening the claim of residuals of contusions of the left forearm, left scapula and left anterior chest.

The case is being remanded for reconsideration of the veteran's claim due to new evidence submitted regarding his current position as a Veteran's Agent with the City of Attleboro, Massachusetts.

The veteran's unauthorized medical treatment provided by Cardiology of Tulsa from August 4, 2005 to August 9, 2005 is denied as the claim was filed more than 90 days after discharge and no service-connected disability was associated with or aggravated by the condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and residuals of shrapnel wounds to both legs, finding no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of cold injury to both feet, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed dental trauma did not result from service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including neck injury, right eye condition, chest condition, dental condition, fatigue syndrome, stomach condition (claimed as poor digestion), and sleep disorder. The appeals were not successful.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current emphysema is related to exposure to second-hand smoke during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left foot disorder is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the cause of the veteran's death was not service-connected, and therefore DIC benefits are being dismissed.