Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an additional apportionment of the veteran's pension benefits, finding that it would cause undue hardship to the veteran.

The veteran's death did not meet the criteria for entitlement to a nonservice-connected burial allowance.

The veteran's residuals of stress fracture of the left pubic ramus with left hip and left groin pain were denied a rating in excess of 10 percent, and TDIU was also denied.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes was denied because he did not have the requisite amount of wartime service or be discharged from wartime service due to service-connected disability.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development, including an examination and opinion regarding the veteran's claim of service connection for multiple myeloma.

The veteran's service did not meet the minimum requirement of 90 days for an award of nonservice-connected pension.

The veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed the case.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development of evidence related to the veteran's Social Security records.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance, as there was no evidence to support a link between the veteran's death or the requirements for educational assistance and his military service.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance was dismissed as he is already receiving such compensation.

The appellant is not entitled to recognition as the veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits purposes because she was divorced from him at the time of his death.

The Board denied service connection for a right foot disorder as there is no evidence of the disability in service or within several years following service, and no medical evidence linking the current condition to service.

The veteran's application for enrollment in the VA healthcare system was denied because he does not meet the basic eligibility requirements.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of an epidermoid testicular cyst and colon cancer, finding no evidence linking the veteran's disabilities to his active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for jungle rot of the left leg and foot, as there was no competent medical evidence linking his current disability to active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right inguinal hernia and an upper abdominal wall hernia, as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty.

The appeal was dismissed for an increased rating for tinnitus, and the veteran's claim for service connection for gout was denied.

The veteran's appeal for the resumption of VA compensation benefits is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing.

The appellant's claim for payment of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35, for correspondence courses was denied due to the specific criteria set by law and regulations.

The veteran's claim for service connection for periodontal disease and loss of teeth was denied, but she is eligible for one-time VA outpatient dental treatment on a completion basis.