Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for squamous cell carcinoma of both ears, finding that it is not related to exposure to Agent Orange or any other form of herbicide. The veteran's claim was denied due to a lack of competent evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The VA determined that the veteran's non-psychotic organic brain syndrome with brain trauma is primarily manifested by daily headaches, sleep disturbance, nightmares, and impaired memory, attention span, and concentration. The current rating of 30 percent does not fully account for these symptoms.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claim for residuals of an indirect inguinal hernia and herniorrhaphy. The veteran's claims for service connection for brain damage and a special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status are pending.

The VA has determined that the veteran's gastrointestinal reflux disease and hiatal hernia with history of recurring duodenal ulcer, status post pyloroplasty and vagotomy does not meet the criteria for a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected shell fragment wounds to the right buttock and right upper arm include additional residuals manifested by underlying muscle damage.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and determined that the appellant was not eligible for educational benefits under 38 U.S.C.A., Chapter 35.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for additional development, including obtaining medical records from various sources and verifying the veteran's service history.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the esophagus, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his condition and his exposure to Agent Orange during service. The case was remanded due to outstanding medical records and the need for further notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected left eye disability, characterized as residuals of blunt trauma to the left eye, mydriasis, warranted a 10 percent rating. The condition is manifested by complaints of pain and occasional floaters in the left eye.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for non-service-connected death pension benefits, finding that she was not the surviving spouse of the veteran.

The Board has determined that the veteran's sinus disorder, which existed prior to service, was aggravated by active duty and is therefore considered incurred in service.

The Board determined that the appellant does not have recognized service with the U.S. Armed Forces and thus lacks eligibility for VA benefits.

The veteran's appeal is remanded for further action, including scheduling a videoconference hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after this.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew her appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board determined that the overpayment of $11,103.00 was due to VA administrative error and improperly created. The issue of whether the veteran's request for waiver of recovery was timely filed is moot as the overpayment was found to be improper.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for payment of or reimbursement for medical expenses related to his lung problems at Sentara Hampton General Hospital from August 8 to 12, 1997.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of blood clots of the leg is denied due to lack of evidence supporting a direct link between his current condition and his military service. The appeal will be dismissed.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and the court's decision invalidating certain regulations. The case is now being remanded for additional evidence collection.

The case is being remanded for the veteran's medical records to be requested and reviewed.

The Board has granted service connection for gout and remanded the issue of increased disability rating for hypertension.