Other conditions Board decisions

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has determined that the veteran's HIV-related illness was incurred during his active military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of a nonservice-connected disability pension overpayment, finding that his bad faith in not reporting his spouse's income resulted in an overpayment. The decision is based on multiple notifications from VA regarding the need to report family income and the method of calculating pension benefits.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for fungal infection of the hands and feet, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to active service.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected neutropenia, leucopenia, and eosinophilia as well as his right elbow condition. The evaluation for his olecranon spur with tendinopathy was also unchanged.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have current evidence of deviated nasal septum or meralgia paresthetica. The claims for service connection for these conditions are denied. For the knees and shoulder, the RO considered increased rating claims under Diagnostic Code 5003, but found no compensable limitation of motion to warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for more medical records and an opinion from a VA examiner regarding the veteran's hypertension.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a pelvis fracture, finding no evidence linking his current condition to service or any incident therein.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to a recent court decision invalidating certain regulations. The appellant's claim for service connection for cause of death will be reviewed and new evidence may be considered.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to incomplete information. The appeal is being remanded for additional evidence and clarification.

The service-connected schizophrenia did not contribute to the veteran's cause of death, as his death was due to sepsis, pneumonia, cerebrovascular accident, and dehydration.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA death benefits as her deceased husband did not have qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and completing necessary documentation. The appellant's claim for service connection for a left lung disorder due to exposure to Agent Orange is pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating, as his symptoms do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.

The Board has remanded this case for further development related to determining the severity and functional limitations of the veteran's service-connected right thumb disability. The veteran is requested to appear for a videoconference hearing, otherwise the Board will proceed as if the request had been withdrawn.

The veteran's claims for service connection for skin conditions of the feet and thighs, as well as a right ulnar nerve disorder are denied. The RO is directed to obtain VA treatment records related to these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice, and further development is required before a decision can be made.

The Board found that the veteran did not have active duty or active duty for training between August and October 1990, when he was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. The evidence does not show a connection to service, thus denying service connection.

The veteran's post traumatic stress disorder was rated at 50 percent disabling subsequent to January 9, 1999. Prior to that date, the disability was rated at 30 percent.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an opinion regarding whether there was an increase in severity of the nasal septal deformity during service beyond its natural progression.