Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for cancer of the larynx, which is now considered secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of his death.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to radiation treatments for a left hip replacement is being remanded for additional development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to recent legal developments and additional development needed, including obtaining service personnel records, verifying stressors, and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran's appeal for an increased rating for duodenal ulcer disease has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for stomach problems, finding that there was no evidence to show a link between her current condition and her active military service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of rheumatic fever is being remanded due to the need for additional development and notification.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for post traumatic stress disorder and for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has found a preponderance of the evidence supports service connection for the veteran's prolapsed bladder and urinary stress incontinence, which is secondary to her service-connected hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy. The issue of entitlement under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 remains moot due to the grant of service connection.

The Board found that the appellant did not have qualifying service for VA benefits and denied his claim.

The veteran's death was determined to be due to abdominal cancer, which the Board found to have been incurred during service. The appellant is therefore eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left ankle disabilities, as well as a TDIU. The decision is based on the lack of evidence showing service connection for any chronic sleep disorder.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and requested evidence. The case is now remanded for additional development at the RO level.

The veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving no justiciable case or controversy for the Board to consider.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected right foot condition, finding that there was no new and material evidence to reopen the claim.

The veteran's claims for residuals of malaria and status post liver transplant are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection of a left eye condition, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board denied the veteran's request to waive recovery of an overpayment of improved pension benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience due to the veteran's income exceeding the maximum applicable income limit.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death, metastatic colon cancer, was not service-connected and denied dependency and indemnity compensation benefits.