Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied both the claim for service connection for cause of death and the eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits.

The Board found that the evidence did not establish a link between the veteran's cardiovascular disease and service, resulting in denial of service connection for the cause of death.

The veteran's service-connected traumatic spondylolysis does not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for testicular cancer, finding no evidence linking his condition to military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has granted a 50 percent evaluation for dysthymia from May 12, 1986 to November 1, 2001 and a 70 percent evaluation since November 2, 2001.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete service records. The veteran's cause of death and Dependents' Educational Assistance Benefits claims are pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right eye cataract is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for the issues of entitlement to service connection for a left hamstring disability, a right hamstring disability, and a cardiovascular disability prior to the Board's decision.

The veteran seeks service connection for a deviated nasal septum caused by a fracture during active military service. The case is remanded to provide further development and consideration of the claim.

The veteran's loss of light perception in his right eye was determined to be a result of VA carelessness and/or negligence during the February 2000 cataract surgery, which resulted in endophthalmitis. The Board has granted compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for this additional disability.

The veteran's claim for an extension of her delimiting date for educational assistance benefits was denied as she did not meet the legal requirements, despite VA's failure to notify her of the change in her delimiting date.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for rib cage pain, finding that there was no disability for which he could be granted service connection and that his rib cage pain is neither related to nor aggravated by his service-connected tuberculosis.

The veteran's service-connected varicose veins in the left lower extremity and impotence have been granted initial compensable ratings of 10 percent each.

The Board denied a compensable rating for residuals of a left ear injury characterized as left tympanic membrane perforation and infections, finding no impairment warranting such a rating.

The Board found that the cause of death was not service-connected and denied both the claim for service connection and the accrued benefits claim due to untimely filing.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration due to incomplete evidence, including private medical records. The appellant is asked to provide releases for these records and attend a hearing at the RO.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a condition of the eyes was dismissed due to his death.

The veteran's death was caused by a cerebrovascular accident (stroke), which is now considered a presumptive service-connected condition for former prisoners of war. Therefore, the claim for service connection for cause of the veteran's death is granted.

The VAMC denied the veteran's application for enrollment in, and access to, VA medical care benefits due to his income exceeding the threshold for Priority Group 8. The veteran was not eligible as he did not meet any of the specified eligibility criteria.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any right leg disability, including peripheral vascular disease. The veteran's service-connected Osgood-Schlatter's disease is being considered as a potential cause or aggravation.