Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of June 13, 1997 for service connection of a thoracic spine disability. The decision was based on the fact that no appeal was filed from the June 1990 denial of service connection for mechanical low back pain.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of a lacerated left eyelid was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not incurred in the line of duty due to his voluntary intoxication, and thus denied DIC benefits.

The Board has ordered the case back for additional development, including obtaining military service records from Vietnam and a VA examination to determine if the veteran currently has malaria or its residuals, as well as whether his liver transplant is related to malaria or exposure to herbicides.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of frozen feet and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a reopening of the claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for residuals of a head injury, including convulsive disorder. The veteran's testimony and lay statements from family members indicate he developed seizures after a head injury in Vietnam, which is considered combat-related.

The Board denied the claim for reopening and granting service connection for arthritis, finding that new evidence did not meet the criteria to reopen the previously denied claim.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-operative intervertebral disc syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and information from Social Security Administration.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected residuals of gunshot wound to the right upper arm, finding that there was no pathological manifestations of the veteran's subjective complaints attributable to the residuals.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The veteran's psychotic disorder was characterized by normal cognitive processes, an absence of psychotic symptoms, and occasional feelings of depression prior to July 1, 2003. Subsequently, his condition improved with occasional suspiciousness but no significant psychotic symptoms.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for calluses of the feet and inguinal hernia residuals were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The VA has denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's varicose veins of the right leg, currently rated at 20 percent.

The veteran's income has consistently exceeded the maximum annual pension rate, thus he is not eligible for VA nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion to determine if the veteran's fatigue is due to an undiagnosed illness or a known condition related to service.

The veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for fibrocystic changes of the left breast is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of revised rating criteria.

The Board has granted the veteran's request for waiver of an overpayment of compensation benefits in the amount of $1,732.80, finding that repayment would be against equity and good conscience due to the veteran's financial hardship.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for a left leg disability including a tumor. The Board finds it reasonable to conclude that the preexisting residuals of a left leg fracture were altered in nature due to service, including the development of a tumor.

The Board determined that the veteran's appeal was not timely filed, and thus dismissed the case.

The veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 30 percent for abdominal adhesions is denied.