Other conditions decisions — 2008

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for skin disability of the feet, including toenail fungus, finding that there was no indication of such disability in service or for several years following service. The Board also found that the veteran had not provided competent medical evidence to support his claim.

The veteran seeks to reopen his claims for service connection of basal and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as actinic keratosis. The RO denied these claims in a previous decision but the veteran is requesting that new evidence be considered. VA needs to obtain clinical records from Franz Dermatology and Associates, Inc., and provide notice consistent with VCAA requirements.

The veteran's claims for service connection for adenocarcinoma of the colon and liver metastasis, both linked to exposure to herbicides, have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for an eye disorder.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection of an abdominal muscle strain or tear, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected residuals of a crush injury to the left hand.

The veteran sought reinstatement of TDIU benefits, but the May 1981 rating decision was upheld as supported by evidence then of record and correctly applied statutory and regulatory provisions.

The veteran's spouse was receiving death pension benefits. The appellant, the veteran's daughter, submitted claims for reimbursement of her mother's medical expenses and funeral costs. The RO denied these claims as no accrued benefits were payable.

The veteran was not entitled to more than $296.00 at the time of his death, and therefore accrued benefits in excess of this amount are denied.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for TDIU was dismissed due to the death of the veteran during the pendency of the appeal.

The veteran's appeal for a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed due to the death of the veteran.

The Board has denied service connection for the cause of death and denied entitlement to DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board found that the appellant is not the surviving spouse of the veteran for VA benefits purposes due to a separation from the veteran and lack of continuous living together.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right eye injury with vision loss from a metal flake in the eye, finding no evidence of an in-service injury and no link to current vision loss.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for a skin disability of the hands and a disability of the left hand ring and middle fingers, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for basic eligibility to nonservice-connected pension benefits, finding no new and material evidence. The RO did not address this issue in its administrative denial on appeal.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for DIC and nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to a lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board finds that the veteran's current residuals of a left thigh injury are related to an incident during his period of military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The RO denied reinstatement of the veteran's nonservice-connected pension due to income exceeding the maximum annual pension limit. The case is now remanded for further action.

The veteran's low back disability, specifically arthritis and spondylitis of the spine, has been rated at 20 percent since August 23, 2006. This rating is for limitation of flexion to 60 degrees.

The veteran's spouse is requesting a waiver for an overpayment of pension benefits. The case has been remanded due to the appellant failing to appear at her scheduled hearing and needing rescheduling.