Other conditions decisions — 2009

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for mitral valve prolapse, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability.

The appeal for TDIU is dismissed as a matter of law due to the grant of a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD.

The Board remands the appeal to attempt to obtain statements or reports from the Military Police at Fort Knox concerning the alleged incident in late May or early June 1959.

The Veteran's service-connected Raynaud's-like syndrome is not manifested by characteristic attacks occurring at least 4 to 6 times per week, and therefore a higher initial rating of 10 percent or greater is not warranted.

The Veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of $8,393.20 in educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill was denied as untimely.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for scheduling a local hearing at the Detroit, Michigan VA office.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and readjudication in compliance with proper procedures.

The Board found that for the period prior to May 5, 2008, an initial compensable evaluation was not warranted. For the period subsequent to May 5, 2008, an evaluation in excess of 10 percent is also not warranted.

The Board found that the veteran's rectal disorder was not related to his active service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board denied the waiver of overpayment of death pension benefits in the amount of $33,454.00 as it was determined that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a prostate disorder, to include as a result of Agent Orange exposure, based on the lack of evidence showing that his condition was incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The veteran's service-connected urethrolithiasis, nephrolithiasis and nephrolithotomy has not been manifested by frequent attacks of colic with infection or recurrent stone formation requiring diet therapy, drug therapy or invasive procedures more than two times per year. There is no evidence of renal dysfunction.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an increased apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits on behalf of his minor children, P.L.B. and P.R.B., due to both parties' financial situations.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for vision problems with implanted contact lens, including as a result of exposure to Agent Orange, finding no evidence of a disease or injury within the meaning of applicable legislation and noting a significant gap in treatment.

The appellant's son may not be recognized as a helpless child of the deceased Veteran for VA benefit purposes.

The Board grants service connection for residuals of injury of the right hand, including arthritis of the right hand and loss of fingernails on fingers of the right hand with chronic deformity and fungus infections.

The Veteran is granted special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his visual acuity, but denied entitlement to such benefits by reason of being housebound.

The veteran's skin disorder was incurred in active service.

The Board remands the claim for further development of evidence related to the Veteran's respiratory disability.

The Veteran is not competent to handle the disbursement of VA funds.