Other conditions decisions — 2010

The Veteran's income for the year 2005 exceeded the threshold required for cost-free VA health care, without a copayment. As such, his eligibility status was changed to 'copayment required' by the HEC.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the failure to schedule a hearing before a member of the Board. The Veteran must be scheduled for this hearing or withdraw his request.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for poliomyelitis is being remanded due to the possibility that his symptoms may be related to a diagnosed conversion disorder. The Board finds that his claim also encompasses his diagnosed conversion disorder and requires further examination to determine if it is etiologically related to his service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of fractures of the third, fourth, and fifth metacarpals of the left hand was denied as his condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's request for waiver of overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits in the amount of $33,197 was denied due to his failure to report Social Security Administration income.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's son does not have spina bifida, which is a required condition for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805. The appellant was denied entitlement to monetary allowance.

The Board found that the Veteran's schizoaffective disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and denied his claim.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran was not entitled to a total disability rating for at least five years after his discharge from active service or for at least ten years prior to his death. Therefore, the appellant is not eligible for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran has a valvular deformity with mitral insufficiency that is considered to be the result of disease or injury incurred in or aggravated during active military service.

The Veteran's skin tags and acrochordons were incurred in service. However, the Veteran does not have a current disability due to residuals of removal of a wart from his right 3rd finger.

The Board found that the reduction from full-dollar rate to half-dollar rate for VA disability compensation benefits was proper and denied the appeal. An overpayment of compensation benefits as a result of the reduction in rates was also properly created.

The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's disability compensation benefits due to incarceration was proper, and denied the appeal.

The Veteran's schizoaffective disorder, depressed type was found to be incurred in service and granted.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for Parents DIC due to her income exceeding the maximum limit.

The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues for a travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the likely etiology of his acoustic neuroma and whether it is related to his hearing loss from service or other symptoms he has experienced.

The Veteran's request for a special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance is being remanded due to his request for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records from 1983 and scheduling a comprehensive VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for colon cancer, radiation damage to the small intestines and pelvic bones, and Raynaud's syndrome. The appellant was also denied an increased rating for ulcers and chronic lymphedema of the right thigh, as well as a retroactive effective date for his disability rating.