Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for residuals of frozen feet, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected post-operative residuals of a right inguinal hernia, finding that the veteran's symptoms were minimal and did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The VA has granted a 10 percent evaluation for residuals of a right inguinal herniorrhaphy since May 9, 1997.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for the cause of death, DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318, and Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35.

The Board found that the overpayment of apportionment benefits in the calculated amount of $900 was properly created, based on the evidence provided by the veteran and the information from the VA Debt Management Center.

The Board denied service connection for both a left foot disorder and a foot disorder manifested by fallen arches, finding that the veteran's pre-existing conditions did not worsen during service or were not incurred in service.

The Board granted service connection for a right hip donor scar site and assigned a 10 percent evaluation, effective from February 1999. The veteran's claim for an increased rating was also granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for thrombophlebitis of the left and right legs, as well as his claim for service connection for multiple myocardial infarctions. The decision also noted that a separate TDIU claim would be addressed in a later decision.

The Board has denied service connection for a liver disorder and a skin disability, both claimed on a direct basis or as residual to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disorder, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his service-connected otitis externa.

The Board found that the veteran's death was not proximately due to or the result of a disease or injury incurred in service, including exposure to herbicides. The cause of death was metastatic adenocarcinoma of pancreatic origin, which is not presumed to have been incurred in service. The appellant's claims for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits were also denied.

The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for the veteran's status post vagotomy and antrectomy for a duodenal ulcer, finding that his symptoms are characterized as moderate with occasional diarrhea. The veteran does not meet criteria for higher ratings based on severe post-gastrectomy syndrome or other specific conditions.

The veteran's current right leg disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service.

The VA Regional Office denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability. The case is being remanded to allow for additional development and consideration.

The veteran's claim for service connection for an eye disability is being remanded due to the need to obtain his service medical records and comply with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have stomach ulcers and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 was dismissed due to his death.

The appellant withdrew her appeal of all issues before the Board could issue a decision.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a recent regulation change, and the veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a left eye injury will be reviewed again by the RO.