Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and denied nonservice-connected death pension benefits. The decision is final as it was not appealed.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a higher initial rating of 10 percent for her service-connected status post thorascopic pericardiectomy for pericardial tamponade, finding that she failed to report for necessary VA examinations without good cause and based on the evidence already of record.

The veteran's gunshot wound to the abdomen was not incurred in the line of duty due to his own willful misconduct. The claim has been reopened with new evidence, but service connection remains pending as it is unclear whether the injury occurred during active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected syncope does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, and his TDIU claim is also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected residuals of a cerebral concussion, manifested by headaches, as there was no objective evidence supporting an increase in frequency or severity of his headaches.

The Board has determined that the veteran's left shoulder disability, which is manifested by chronic pain and degenerative changes, warrants a 20 percent rating. The current evaluation adequately reflects the severity of his condition.

The Board found that the veteran does not have residuals of mini-strokes, transient ischemic attacks, or cerebrovascular accidents. Therefore, he is denied compensation for these conditions.

The VA determined that the appellant does not meet the basic service eligibility requirements to entitle him to VA nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board found no evidence of a current diagnosis of an organic heart disease and denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cardiac disease.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for cancer of the soft palate, finding that there was no evidence linking his condition to service or radiation exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than October 26, 1995 for an award of special monthly compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(r)(2) because there was no evidence that he met the requirements for additional compensation within one year prior to his August 1993 claim.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development, including obtaining clarification from VA's Chief Public Health and Environmental Hazards Officer regarding EPA standards for occupational exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board found that the veteran's arthritis of the right foot and ulcer disease were not incurred or aggravated by active military service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's malaria is inactive and does not have any current residuals, thus denying his claim for an initial compensable evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for Hodgkin's disease and compensation benefits pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for below-the-waist paralysis due to the lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left eye injury, head injury, left hand injury, and frozen feet as these conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA improved death pension benefits in the amount of $2,026.00 as it was not timely filed.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for cardiovascular disability due to new and material evidence being received since the last final denial in January 1979.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture of the right ulna, finding that the clinical findings did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the claim for recognition of the veteran's son as a helpless child due to lack of competent medical evidence showing permanent incapacity at age 18.