Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a right little finger or left foot and toe disability that is related to military service, thus denying both claims for service connection.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected tachycardia is being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a current VA examination.

The Board has denied the reopening of the appellant's claim for secondary service connection for a left eye disorder and has also denied his request for an increased rating for his right eye disability. The evidence received since the last final denial does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate either claim.

The Board has reopened the claim but denied it on the merits, finding that new and material evidence was not received to support reopening of the previously denied claim.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of a pension overpayment because it was not filed within the required 180-day period.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for malaria is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for a left inguinal hernia, postoperative disability.

The appellant is seeking veteran's status for VA benefits purposes. The case has been remanded due to a discrepancy in service records that needs clarification and re-certification from the service department.

The Board is remanding the case for additional development to ensure all relevant medical records are obtained and considered, including terminal hospital records from the Hendricks Medical Center. The appellant's claims for service connection for cause of death and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation will be reconsidered based on this new evidence.

The Board found that the appellant assisted an enemy of the United States by serving with the Japanese-sponsored and controlled Bureau of Constabulary (BC). As a result, he forfeited all accrued or future gratuitous benefits under laws administered by VA.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current disabilities, including GSW to the left elbow and fractures of the radius and ulna, were not incurred during his recognized military service with U.S. Armed Forces.

The veteran claims service connection for multiple myeloma, which he believes is related to exposure to ionizing radiation during his military service. The case must be remanded due to the need for a dose estimate based on the veteran's alleged exposure.

The Board found that the veteran's hiatal hernia was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for malnutrition to include dental trauma, obstructive coronary arteriosclerosis, and cataracts and blepharitis with macular degeneration. The veteran's lay testimony coupled with his award of the Distinguished Flying Cross and duties as a pilot supported the finding that he suffered from malnutrition and dehydration during combat in Korea.

The Board has granted a 60 percent evaluation for the veteran's restrictive lung disease, effective from January 14, 2002. The previous 30 percent evaluation was maintained prior to that date.

The Board has determined that the veteran's postoperative residuals of giant-cell tumor of the bone, proximal one-third of left tibia were incurred during active service and granted service connection.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a personal hearing before the RO, as he requested one but has not yet been afforded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for special monthly pension based on needing aid and attendance or being housebound, finding that he did not meet the criteria for either.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for eye disorders due to new and material evidence submitted since the April 2000 rating decision. However, it did not address whether there is a link between current eye conditions and events during service.