Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is granted due to his service during the Vietnam War, receipt of Social Security Disability benefits, and having more than 90 days of active duty. The veteran currently has a 30% rating in effect for chronic dysthymia.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case due to a lack of notice regarding potential eligibility for benefits if the appellant's second marriage was void or annulled. The claim will be reconsidered with proper notification.

The Board determined that the appellant's marriage to the veteran was not valid due to his ongoing marriage to L. S., and thus, she cannot be recognized as the veteran's surviving spouse for VA death benefits.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection due to new and material evidence submitted, but denied his request for a rating or effective date.

The Board has determined that the apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits in the amount of $200.00 per month was proper, and thus denied the veteran's claim.

The Board found that the appellant is not entitled to additional DIC compensation based on her legal status in her claim under the FTCA, as she was a trustee of the veteran's estate rather than an individual party. The Court affirmed this decision but ordered a partial vacation regarding the determination of the appellant's legal status and its effect on the amount of money to be offset from DIC by VA.

The appeal is dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of glass in both eyes and residuals of a cut on the lower lip.,Service connection was not granted as there is no competent medical evidence that the veteran has any residual disabilities related to incidents during active service.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer disorder, currently evaluated at 20 percent. The evidence showed recurring symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, epigastric pain, acid reflux, and heartburn that were relieved with medication.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of secondary service connection for bone and joint disorder, stomach disability, and dental disability as there is no evidence of a current disability related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that a 30 percent rating is warranted for the veteran's right knee bursitis, as it results in limitation of motion with significant pain and flare-ups.

The Board has granted service connection for porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) as secondary to exposure to Agent Orange, finding that the veteran's condition is presumed due to his wartime service in Vietnam.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a diagnosed cardiovascular or musculoskeletal disability to account for his symptoms of sinus bradycardia and chest discomfort, leading to a denial of service connection.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding service connection for bilateral blindness and a disability of the abdomen. The case is now remanded for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for service connection for a cognitive disorder due to an undiagnosed illness, and therefore grants this claim.

The Board found that the veteran was solely at fault in creating the overpayment of VA improved pension benefits and granted a waiver, as recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The appellant's claim for monetary benefits for spina bifida as an individual whose biological parent was a Vietnam veteran is denied due to the absence of legal merit. The term 'Vietnam veteran' refers only to those who served in the Republic of Vietnam, and the appellant's father did not serve there.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a Travel Board hearing due to his failure to attend the previously scheduled hearing.

The Board denied an increased rating for service-connected residuals of bilateral traumatic cataracts, with aphakia of the right eye.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of a left thumb injury with traumatic arthritis do not meet the criteria for an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent assigned.