Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to unverified service stressors and a need for additional medical examination.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits, finding that he did not meet the criteria of a 'veteran' as defined by VA regulations.

The Board denied an increased rating for residuals of pilonidal cystectomy with dysesthesia of the buttocks and hips, finding that the disability did not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant records and possibly an examination.

The VA has remanded the case for further investigation and examination to determine if the veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, esophagitis, or throat disorder is related to service, including as secondary to tear gas exposure in service. The appeal will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has granted the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of pension benefits in the amount of $1,503.17, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied service connection for basal cell carcinoma, finding that the veteran did not have this condition as a result of his military service or exposure to herbicides. The claim was reopened based on new evidence but still denied.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for service connection for psychiatric disability, including Valium dependence due to therapeutic use in service. The case is being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 20 percent for the veteran's left knee disability, effective from June 9, 1998. The decision also upheld a separate 10 percent rating for arthritis of the left knee.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for systemic lupus, epididymitis, and a right shoulder disorder were all denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board denied an increased rating for hypoplastic anemia and denied a TDIU based on the evidence provided.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for DIC, death pension, and accrued benefits due to her not being recognized as the surviving spouse of the veteran.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for diverticulitis, finding no competent evidence linking it to his period of active service.

The veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a skin rash of his left arm, finding that there was no link between any condition treated during service and the current rash.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for her service-connected left and right Achilles tendonitis, as the evidence did not meet the schedular criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board found no evidence of residuals from cold injury and concluded that the veteran's current hand disabilities are not related to his active duty service or exposure to cold weather.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and records to determine if the veteran's thrombocytopenia is related to service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's skin condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current conditions to his time in service. The Board also noted that the veteran did not have a diagnosis of skin cancer.