Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis did not contribute to his death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected ruptured bladder did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent, as his symptoms were more likely due to benign prostatic hypertrophy.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability as his combined service-connected disability rating is less than 60% and he does not have one disability rated at least 40%.

The Board determined that the appellant's character of discharge was under other than honorable conditions, which bars him from receiving VA compensation benefits and health care under Chapter 17.

The Board denied the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected postoperative residuals of a bilateral laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair with chronic pain syndrome, ilioinguinal nerve.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disorder and bilateral hip disorder. The appeals for service connection for pityriasis rosea and a skin disorder other than pityriasis rosea are also denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted.

The Board found no entitlement to a compensable disability rating for residuals of bilateral compound fracture of the mandible, concluding that there were no residuals from the service-connected fracture and no loss of function or bone loss.

The Board denied the appellant's application for non-service-connected disability pension benefits, finding that he did not have basic eligibility due to lack of recognized service in a regular component of the active military, naval, or air service of the United States Armed Forces.

The veteran's dysthymic disorder was granted a 50 percent evaluation effective September 13, 1996. The RO later increased the rating to 70 percent effective August 25, 2000.,TDIU prior to August 25, 2000 is deferred pending completion of development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a right thumb disorder is granted, as there was evidence showing he incurred such a condition during his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to recognition as the veteran's surviving spouse for VA benefit purposes.

The Board denied service connection for a disorder manifested by pain extending from the left breast to the left arm, finding no evidence of a currently diagnosed disability that originated during service.

The Board has restored the veteran's rating for his service-connected left knee disability from 10 percent to 20 percent effective the date of reduction, finding that there was sustained improvement in his condition.

The Board determined that the appellant did not meet basic eligibility requirements for VA benefits due to a lack of qualifying service, and thus denied his claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a head injury, including postoperative subdural hematomas, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a fractured left malleolus, finding that he was already receiving the maximum disability evaluation based on limitation of motion. The appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Board finds that the veteran's leukoplakia was not incurred during service or due to any incident of active duty, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the appellant's deceased husband did not have qualifying service as a member of the United States Armed Forces, and thus he is not considered a 'veteran' for purposes of receiving VA benefits. As a result, the appellant's claim for entitlement to VA death benefits must be denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected left arm gunshot wound residuals and any related arthritis. The RO will then review the case again based on all available evidence.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as there are no statutory or regulatory entitlements for such payments to the estate of a veteran's widow.