Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his cardiac arrest due to a ruptured right iliac aneurysm was not caused by any service-connected condition.

The Board found that there is no credible supporting evidence of the veteran's claimed in-service stressors, and thus denied service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death, metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown primary, was not caused or aggravated by his military service. The VA examiner opined that the in-service pneumonia did not contribute to the development of the cancer.

The appellant is not recognized as the veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of VA DIC benefits due to their marriage being terminated by divorce in 1981 and no subsequent marital relationship.

The veteran's claims under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 are related to a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan of his brain in 1985, and he is seeking compensation for various conditions including skin disorders, eye disorders, ear disorders, strange feelings on the left side of the head, and memory loss.

The Board has requested medical opinions and is remanding the case for further development, including notification to the appellant of what evidence or information she needs to submit in order to substantiate her claim. The appeal will be returned to the RO for consideration.

The veteran is seeking compensation for eye and arm surgeries, as well as service connection for a loss of sight in the left eye. The case is being remanded to allow further development.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury and dental condition, finding that new and material evidence was not presented to reopen these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and other missing evidence. The appellant's claims for service connection are pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral orchiectomy is due to his combat injuries sustained during service in Vietnam, and grants service connection for these residuals.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for vitiligo is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new examination.

The Board found that the appellant's spouse had no recognized military service with the United States Armed Forces, and thus denied basic eligibility for VA death benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ASHD with residuals of MI and stent placement, finding no evidence that it was incurred or aggravated by active service.,The Board also denied the veteran's claim for service connection for elevated cholesterol, as this is not considered a disability for VA purposes.

The Board denied the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of pension benefits, finding that while she was at fault in creating the debt, collection would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board found that the appellant's spouse had no recognized military service with the United States Armed Forces, and thus did not qualify as a veteran for VA benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for chronic myelocytic leukemia and an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder. The evidence submitted did not provide new and material evidence to reopen the claim for CML, nor was there sufficient evidence to establish a direct or presumptive link between the veteran's current condition and service.

The VA determined that the veteran's right leg varicose veins do not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation beyond the current 20% rating.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of an injury to the eyes, finding that there was no evidence showing a current disability resulted from an in-service event.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling an examination to determine if the veteran's current neck disorder is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the proper effective date for the apportionment of the veteran's non-service-connected pension benefits on behalf of his child, KLC, is June 19, 2000. The commencement date for payment of the apportionment was July 1, 2000.