Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development due to recent court rulings, and will not make a decision on the merits at this time.

The veteran's VA improved pension benefits were reduced effective January 1, 1998 due to his receipt of Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. The Board found that the reduction was proper based on the law and regulations regarding income-based pensions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for accrued benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of the placement of a pacemaker, finding that there was no evidence indicating additional disability incurred as a result of VA treatment.

The veteran's appeal was denied as his claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for osteochondroma of the right elbow remains unsuccessful.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The veteran's death during the appeal process means that the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of her appeal.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim and determined that new evidence supports a finding of service connection for duodenal ulcer disease, as it was not related to enterocolitis in service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA death benefits because her deceased father did not have qualifying service as a veteran, based on certification from the United States service department.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for traumatic arthritis of the left elbow with acquired deformity, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected Reiter's syndrome, finding that the current 40 percent evaluation adequately reflects the severity of his disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a stomach disorder, including colitis, and for entitlement to a compensable rating under 38 C.F.R. � 3.324.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected iliopsoas bursitis of the right hip was granted, with a current rating of 10 percent. However, this decision is not about service connection and does not address whether the condition is related to military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's right patellofemoral syndrome pre-existed service and was not aggravated by service. The left patellofemoral syndrome is also presumed to have existed prior to service, but further examination is needed to determine if it began during service.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his heart block was granted, with a 30 percent evaluation effective December 15, 2000.

The veteran's claim for service connection for shortness of breath due to an undiagnosed illness was denied. The claims for increased ratings for various disabilities were also denied.

The VA has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for adenocarcinoma of the prostate and impotence, both rated as noncompensable since the effective date of service connection.

The Board denied service connection for clouded vision and floaters due to undiagnosed illness, as well as the other issues raised by the veteran. The decision also confirmed and continued noncompensable evaluations for left breast nodule and nonspecific rash.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of her case, including obtaining VA and non-VA medical records and conducting a VA genitourinary examination.

The veteran seeks service connection for Brown-Sequard Syndrome, which he claims is related to his active duty service. The case has been remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a VA examination.