Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection of a chronic acquired left eye disorder was denied, but he is granted an increased evaluation for his right eye corneal abrasion.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic gastrointestinal disorder in service or within the first post-service year, and concluded that there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a connection between any current gastrointestinal disorder and active service.

The Board found that the veteran's multiple lipomas, including a benign paraesophageal mass, were initially manifested during military service and granted service connection for these conditions.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no further action can be taken on the claims.

The Board found that the veteran's defective vision did not preexist service and was not aggravated therein. The hearing loss is not related to his period of active service, and diverticulosis also does not appear to be linked to his military service.

The Board found that the appellant's husband did not have qualifying military service as a veteran for VA purposes, and thus denied her claim for basic eligibility for VA death benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service medical records and requests for additional treatment records. The veteran's cause of death is being reviewed, but without complete medical history, it cannot be determined if service connection can be granted.

The appellant's claim for VA non-service-connected burial benefits was denied because it was not filed within the required two-year period after the decedent's death.

The Board found that the cause of death, acute respiratory distress syndrome and prostatic carcinoma, was not related to service-connected disability.,The appellant's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits is denied as there was no evidence linking her husband's military service to any disabilities.

The veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of a sacrum fracture. The RO has denied this claim, and the case is being remanded to gather additional evidence from the veteran's private orthopedist.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA death benefits as her spouse had no recognized military service with the Armed Forces of the United States.

The veteran is seeking to establish service connection for residuals of a left middle finger injury sustained in service. The Board has determined that further development, including an examination, is necessary before the claim can be decided.

The Board found no evidence to support a connection between the decedent's military service and his death from cardiac arrest, pneumonia (neglected), and influenza. The cause of death was determined not to be related to service.

The Board found that the veteran's adenocarcinoma of the prostate was not related to his service, including exposure to ionizing radiation. The claim was reopened based on new evidence but ultimately denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for cause of death due to new evidence provided by the appellant indicating treatment for CVA, myocardial infarction, and malnutrition. However, the Board finds that there is no causal relationship between these conditions and the veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have qualifying service for VA nonservice connected pension benefits due to a lack of verified military service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an extension of his delimiting date for VA education assistance benefits, finding that he did not meet the criteria as defined by law.

The Board has granted initial noncompensable ratings for residuals of right and left hand injuries, as the evidence does not meet criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board found that the veteran's overpayment of $441.10 was valid based on the termination date certified by his educational institution, despite his claim for a self-imposed drop from the program.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to a certification from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) stating that the appellant has no service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces.