Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and carcinoma of the mouth, as well as reopening claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), a chronic back disorder, a chronic headache disorder, and chloracne. The veteran was not granted any new or additional benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for residuals of burn injury to the left hand, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The VA determined that the veteran's residuals of a shell fragment wound to the neck do not warrant an increased evaluation as they do not result in objective clinical findings relating to scars or limitation of motion.

The Board found no evidence of fraud, bad faith, or misrepresentation in the creation of the overpayment and granted a waiver of $10,000. The remaining debt was not waived due to the appellant's actions constituting bad faith.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his nicotine dependence in service caused or contributed to his fatal cardiovascular disease.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for recurring pulmonary emboli, finding that there was no evidence of asbestosis or a relationship between his service and the condition.

The veteran's claim for an increased initial disability rating for intervertebral disc syndrome is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA and consideration of new regulatory changes.

The Board denied the appellant's eligibility for VA educational assistance under Chapter 1606, Title 10, United States Code due to his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps Reserve in February 1993.

The Board found no evidence of current dysentery and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the veteran's burns on the right arm and flank, finding that they were incurred secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The rating assigned is 40 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have arthritis of multiple joints that is related to military service.

The veteran is seeking service connection for heart disease, including atrial fibrillation, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and transient ischemic attacks. The case is being remanded to allow for additional development of the evidence.

The Board has determined that there is no qualifying service for the appellant's late husband, and therefore he cannot be considered a veteran for VA benefits purposes. As a result, the claim for death benefits as the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran is denied.

The veteran's claims of service connection for growths on both eyes, bilateral varicose veins, and back injury are being considered due to a motion alleging clear and unmistakable error in the 1949 rating decisions. The appeal is mixed as some issues may be granted while others are denied.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the veteran for a VA examination to determine if he has a respiratory disability related to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal as to entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for conjunctivitis. The claim for service connection for chronic indigestion was denied due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed conditions, including a contusion to the head and cold injuries to hands and feet. The decision found no current diagnoses or residuals of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and compliance with VCAA requirements.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected hand disability, including any impact on thumb function and overall hand functionality. The RO must also consider whether an increase in disability rating or special monthly compensation is warranted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability and tremors of his hands. The appeals regarding compensable ratings for bursitis of the left shoulder and intercostal myalgia are also denied.