Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a head injury to include ear problems, equilibrium dysfunction, hearing loss, nose and chin disabilities, headaches, dizziness and dental disorders; muscular strain of the left upper chest; seizures; anxiety disorder; back disability; and gastritis/peptic ulcer disease. The Board found that there was no evidence of chronic conditions during service or for many years after service, and thus denied these claims.

The Board determined that the appellant's spouse does not have verified active military service with the U.S. Armed Forces, and therefore is ineligible for VA benefits.

The Board found that the veteran did not suffer aggravation of PVD of the right leg as a result of surgery and treatment at a VA medical facility in February and March 1995, and therefore denied his claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection was denied, and his appeal for a higher disability evaluation remains pending.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that there was no evidence of fault on the part of VA in causing his current conditions.

The Board found no competent medical evidence relating the veteran's varicose veins to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied an increased rating for the service-connected left varicocele, status post varicocelectomy and did not address the other issues as they were remanded to the RO.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for colorectal cancer, finding that it was not related to his active duty or any incident of service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to more accurately rate the veteran's service-connected disability and determine whether there is a link between his service-connected rheumatic fever and subsequent cerebrovascular accident, poor circulation, and angina.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional evidence and determine whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for arthritis.

The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits is denied as he did not serve during a recognized period of war.

The veteran's service-connected malaria and the residuals of rheumatic fever during service contributed to his death from congestive heart failure.

The veteran's claim for service connection for numbness in the lower extremities and feet is being remanded due to uncertainty regarding the relationship between his current conditions and his service-connected lumbar strain with compression fracture of thoracic spine.

The Board granted service connection for talonavicular degenerative changes of both feet effective from April 17, 2000. The effective date was changed to February 5, 2001 due to the veteran's clarification and submission of supporting medical documentation.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for recognition of qualifying military service due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claims for service connection for malaria and right leg and hip disabilities. The additional evidence submitted since July 2000 is considered cumulative and does not provide a basis to reopen these claims.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his claim for service connection for a cardiac pacemaker implant as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The veteran's appeal was denied as she did not meet the eligibility criteria for Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits due to her failure to serve a full obligated period of service.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in VCAA notice, and further development is required.

The Board found that the veteran's left-sided hemiplegia was not caused by VA medical treatment and did not find any fault on the part of the VA. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was denied.