Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of overpayment of non-service-connected disability pension benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The veteran's claim for payment of medical expenses incurred during hospitalization at Memorial Medical Center was granted, as the criteria for VA reimbursement were met.

The veteran's dysthymic disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and his history of low back strain with degenerative disc disease at L5-S1 is also rated at 50 percent. Both conditions are considered to be service-connected based on direct evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for her service-connected left leg post-operative varicose veins with a history of thrombophlebitis, finding that her disability manifested by persistent edema without stasis pigmentation or eczema.

The Board has determined that the veteran's paroxysmal supraventricular tachychardia is related to his active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. The decision on mitral valve prolapse remains pending as it was not addressed in the original appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, as well as his claim for service connection for the cause of death due to lack of evidence meeting the criteria.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA improved death pension benefits was properly created and denied the appellant's request for a waiver of recovery. The Committee on Waivers and Compromises previously denied the waiver, finding no fraud, misrepresentation or bad faith in the appellant's failure to report her and her minor children's receipt of Social Security benefits.

The Board found that the appellant is not entitled to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death due to her remarriage, and thus denied the claim. The appeal was also dismissed as it pertained to Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The VA denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to exposure to herbicides and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA). The VA found no positive association between exposure to Agent Orange and any other condition, thus denying presumptive service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic and recurrent gastrointestinal and skin conditions are service-connected, with all reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected chondromalacia of both knees warrants a 10 percent evaluation each, based on painful motion. The preponderance of evidence does not support higher evaluations under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to failure to report for scheduled VA examinations and hearing. The case will be readjudicated based on the provided information.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling examinations to address the existence of right arm and right leg neurological disorders and the appropriate evaluation for his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected right inguinal hernia with nerve entrapment is being remanded due to failure to comply with VCAA notice and duty-to-assist provisions.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his conversion reaction disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The Board has granted a higher initial disability evaluation of 60 percent for the veteran's service-connected left inguinal hernia, effective from February 23, 1999.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development and notification under the VCAA.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating of his intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) was denied. Service connection for arthritis of the left hip and hypertension and stroke as secondary to IVDS were also denied.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine if the veteran's death was caused by service-connected conditions or due to other causes. The VA will conduct a medical opinion and review the claims folder.

The Board denied reopening the appellant's claim of basic eligibility for VA benefits because no new and material evidence was submitted, despite previous claims of service with USAFFE.