Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that his service-connected malaria did not contribute to his death.

The Board has referred the case to the Director of the VA Compensation and Pension Service for review due to the possibility that pure red cell aplasia is a radiogenic disease under 38 C.F.R. § 3.311, and further action is required.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher disability evaluations for his degenerative joint disease of both hips, finding that the current ratings were appropriate based on the evidence provided.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date for DIC benefits, finding that the earliest allowable effective date under current law is July 12, 2001.

The Board has granted a 100 percent disability evaluation for the veteran's residuals, head trauma with skull fracture and hydrocephalus with cerebral atrophy with resultant mixed organic brain syndrome secondary to trauma.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to VCAA compliance issues.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of hammertoes deformity and hallux valgus of both feet, finding that the earliest date on which he submitted a written communication expressing his intent to apply was not earlier than June 4, 1997.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension for aid and attendance is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected atrial septal defect with atrial fibrillation is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected herniated disc at L5-S1 and degenerative changes at L4-L5 and L5-S1 is being remanded due to the need for VCAA notice, a VA spine examination, and review of the claim under both old and current rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition due to an undiagnosed illness and on a direct basis, finding no evidence linking his current symptoms to military service or any known clinical diagnosis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim that his child D.A.G. is a dependent for VA benefits purposes, finding no evidence of adoption or biological connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and statements from witnesses.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including medical examinations and consideration of Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The appellant's deceased husband died from causes unrelated to his military service, and he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA nonservice-connected death pension.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an extension of her delimiting date for receipt of educational benefits under Chapter 35, finding no legal entitlement to such extension.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examinations and review of evidence.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits, finding no new and material evidence to reopen his original claim.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The case is being sent back to the RO for additional evidence and examination.

The Board found that the appellant's discharge was under other than honorable conditions due to his absence without official leave for a continuous period exceeding 180 days, and thus precluded entitlement to VA benefits.