Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA examination and consideration of the veteran's claim.

The claimant does not have verified active military service with the U.S. Armed Forces and therefore is not eligible for VA benefits.

The Board has granted the veteran's waiver of recovery of an overpayment in the amount of $8,312.00 due to minimal fault on his part and undue financial hardship resulting from requiring repayment.

The Board has determined that the appellant is in need of regular aid and assistance due to her physical condition, which requires care or assistance on a regular basis. The decision grants special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Chapter 30 benefits before December 23, 2001 due to a lack of entitlement under applicable VA law and regulations.

The Board found that the appellant's current respiratory disability, including residuals of pneumonia, is not related to his military service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach disorder, claimed as secondary to his service-connected jaw fracture. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to the need for further development on the service connection issue.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including affording the veteran a VA examination and ensuring compliance with VCAA notice requirements.

The veteran is appealing the denial of a waiver for an overpayment of non-service-connected disability pension benefits in the amount of $23,304. The issue has been remanded due to the need for a written decision justifying the validity of the debt and notification of the veteran's right to appeal.

The veteran is seeking service connection for black water fever. The RO has denied this claim, and the case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and a VA examination.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development due to the need for compliance with VCAA requirements.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluation and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and information from Social Security Administration.

The Board denied service connection for loss of vision in the right eye and residuals from a shrapnel wound to the right leg, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disorder due to new and material evidence submitted since the May 1946 RO decision.

The Board denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for left fourth cranial nerve palsy, claimed as double vision. The evidence submitted since the October 1998 rating decision was not new and material.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for shaking and anger, as well as joint pain, finding that these conditions are not disabilities incurred in or due to active service.

The veteran's dysthymic disorder was granted a 50 percent evaluation effective June 2, 2003. The initial rating of 10 percent for the period from July 2, 2001 to June 1, 2003 is maintained.

The Board found that the veteran knowingly assisted in presenting a false affidavit for another individual's VA benefits, leading to forfeiture of his rights under all laws administered by the VA.

The Board has ordered additional development due to incomplete records and the need for a medical opinion regarding the cause of death. The case will be reconsidered after all necessary steps are taken.

The Board has determined that the appellant's husband did not have qualifying service as a veteran, and thus her claims for benefits are denied.