Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for dizziness and blackouts. The appeal is granted on this issue, but further development is needed before a de novo decision can be made.

The Board found no evidence of a skin disorder or respiratory disorder that was incurred in service, including as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied an increased rating for a cystic lesion of the left proximal femur and denied entitlement to a compensable disability rating for residuals of a stress fracture of the left lower leg.

The Board found that the veteran's decreased vision was not caused by any incident during service and denied his claim.

The veteran's claims for cervical strain, low back disability, and right knee disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development. The Board will address these issues in a future decision.

The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD, maintaining the current 50% rating.

The Board found that recovery of the overpayment would not be against equity and good conscience, as the veteran was at fault in creating the overpayment. The decision concluded that repayment would not result in undue hardship for the veteran.

The Board found that the veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment was not timely filed within 180 days after notification, and thus denied the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete information and evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran's licensing and certification examination fee for a Legato Certified Networker 6.x Administrator for UNIX test is not an approved test for VA benefits, thus denying entitlement to reimbursement.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for gastrointestinal disability. The appeal is denied.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of a left elbow disorder and found that new evidence supports this claim. The examiner concluded that the veteran's chronic medial epicondylitis is more likely than not related to activities during her military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder and a stomach disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing an opinion on whether his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for an effective date prior to July 9, 1987 for the reinstatement of her award of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits. The earliest effective date assignable is July 9, 1987, the date of her claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Chapter 30 educational benefits, finding that he did not meet the eligibility requirements due to his failure to satisfy the service requirement of at least two years on active duty prior to seeking benefits.

The Board found that the veteran's current low back disorder, including spondylolisthesis and/or spondylolysis, was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board finds that additional development is required to determine if the veteran's current left eye disorder is causally related to his in-service injury. The case will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The RO denied reopening the claim for service connection for cause of the veteran's death due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot disorder and a ruptured muscle of the left leg, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for pityriasis rubra pilaris, finding it was incurred in service due to exposure to Agent Orange. The claim was also reopened based on new evidence.