Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran withdrew his appeal of the increased evaluation for his service-connected chronic bursitis, flexor tendons of the first and second toes, right foot prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for residuals of in-service exposure to chemicals, including a lung disorder. The veteran's claim is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for nicotine dependence incurred in active service. The claim for an increased evaluation for COPD and the secondary service connection claim for a cardiovascular disability are pending.

The Board found that the veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claim of service connection for conjunctivitis, which had previously been denied in 1968.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, which was previously denied in February 1990. The claim will now be reviewed on its merits.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including nightmares, sleeplessness, and a skin rash, are denied as they lack legal merit due to the absence of diagnosed disabilities or evidence that these conditions are related to military service. The veteran is not entitled to service connection under provisions applicable to undiagnosed illnesses or direct service connection.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a right eye cataract is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an updated medical opinion and ensuring proper VCAA notification.

The Board has granted a separate initial 10 percent rating for the veteran's post-operative scar on his right ring finger, and a 10 percent rating for his osteomyelitis of the same hand. The veteran is not entitled to higher ratings as there is no evidence of active infection or other manifestations warranting such evaluations.

The Board found that the veteran's bilateral hip dysplasia existed prior to his service and was not aggravated by service. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.

The veteran's case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the current nature and severity of his service-connected traumatic arthritis of the left great toe.

The Board determined that the appellant's other-than-honorable discharge from service constitutes a bar to payment of VA benefits.

The veteran's death was caused by a service-connected peptic ulcer disease, which contributed to his death. The Board granted the claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incorrect characterization of the issue and a need for additional development.

The RO denied the appellant's claim for eligibility to VA benefits due to his lack of recognized military service, and he did not perfect an appeal.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for colon cancer, including as a result of exposure to Agent Orange. The evidence did not show that the condition was related to his military service or in-service exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's request to extend his delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, as he has already used up his entitlement period.

The Board denied the claim of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and deferred a decision on the DIC benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has determined that a thoracic neuroma is as likely as not related to the veteran's active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to provide proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that recovery of the overpayment would not be against equity and good conscience, thus denying the veteran's request for a waiver.