Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Board denied service connection for epididymitis, a bilateral eye disorder, and an initial compensable evaluation for perforation of the left ear drum. The veteran's appeal regarding a wool allergy was remanded.

The appeal is remanded for further development of the evidence, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The case is remanded for additional development, including an examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board denied service connection for toxic encephalopathy as there was no evidence of in-country service, and the evidence did not support a link between the condition and military service.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation based on the need of the Veteran's spouse for regular aid and attendance, as her disability did not meet the criteria until January 9, 2005.

The Board denied an increased disability rating for the Veteran's adjustment reaction disorder and also denied entitlement to TDIU.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for residuals of fracture, C7, with degenerative changes due to the evidence showing forward flexion greater than 15 degrees and no ankylosis.

The Veteran was a 'fugitive felon' between December 27, 2001 and May 25, 2004, and is not entitled to restoration of benefits for that period.

The Veteran's bad faith actions in failing to report his receipt of Social Security disability income, which resulted in an overpayment of VA pension benefits, preclude the waiver of recovery of that indebtedness.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in the purchase of an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, nor for specially adapted housing.

The Veteran's disabilities do not permanently preclude him from engaging in all forms of substantially gainful employment consistent with his age, education, and work experience.

The Veteran was denied a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes as he does not have any service-connected disabilities, nor is there evidence of unemployability due to his claimed condition.

The appeal is remanded to the VAMC for additional development, including a medical opinion on the Veteran's eligibility for fee basis outpatient identification card.

The Veteran is not entitled to educational assistance as a member of the Selected Reserve after January 2004.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Board vacated portions of its remand orders that addressed the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for a right knee disability due to erroneous inclusion and denial of due process.

The Veteran's low back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, and his service-connected disabilities alone did not render him unable to obtain or retain employment.

The Board denied the claim as new and material evidence was not received to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The appeal was remanded to the Board for further development of a claim for entitlement to a total disability rating for compensation based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disability.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and adjudication.