Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318 based on hypothetical entitlement to a total disability rating for a continuous period of at least 10 years prior to death, finding that there was no evidence in the veteran's claims file or VA custody prior to his death.

The veteran's service-connected scars from shell fragment wounds are currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on current clinical findings.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed disabilities are not related to VA treatment in February 1993, and thus denied his claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current stroke and abdominal surgery to his military service, thus denying the claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's malaria is not currently active and does not have any residuals, thus denying a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected psychophysiological musculoskeletal reaction involving the back, left knee, and both thumbs warrants a 20 percent disability rating.

The appellant's claim for accrued benefits was denied because it was not filed within the one-year time period from his mother's death.

The veteran's service-connected claustrophobia is rated at 100 percent, the highest possible rating, due to severe impairment in interpersonal and occupational relations.

The Board found that the veteran did not have service connection for prostatitis as it was not shown to be related to his military service, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the case for a complete review of the evidence and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000. The veteran's claim for an increased rating remains pending.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to death resulting from VA medical treatment, finding that there was no evidence of negligence or failure to diagnose a pre-existing condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of the service-connected postoperative hallux valgus deformities and consideration of any relevant evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim and is considering it on a new basis, but denied service connection for skin disability. The case is being remanded to allow further development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the appellant's income for 2000 exceeded the maximum annual income limit for improved death pension benefits, thus denying her claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected postoperative residuals of a bone cyst of the right humerus, currently rated at 10 percent.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a right eye injury is being remanded due to the need for VCAA compliance and additional development.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have traumatic arthritis in his right sacroiliac joint or associated pain, weakness, premature fatigability, incoordination, etc., which actually cause functional impairment (e.g., limitation of motion).

The Board denied service connection for the claimed residuals of left ovary and uterus removal, as well as an increased rating for the service-connected postoperative granulosa cell tumor. The veteran's right ovarian condition was rated at 20 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis and herpes, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any related exposure.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral chronic, suppurative pyelonephritis was denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.