Other conditions Board decisions

The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected pericarditis, currently rated at 30 percent. The Board found that the veteran's symptoms were due to his nonservice-connected coronary artery disease and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable disability evaluation criteria.

The veteran's unauthorized medical care on June 29, 2001 for constipation and pneumonia was denied as VA facilities were deemed feasibly available during the four days he was symptomatic.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for residuals of an Epstein-Barr viral infection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral vascular disease, finding that it did not develop during or within one year following his military service and is not attributable to a legally recognized incident of such service. The appeal was based on direct service connection.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for osteomyelitis of the skull with skull loss was denied as his condition did not result from VA negligence.

The VA has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected paroxysmal peripheral vasoconstriction, currently diagnosed as Raynaud's disease. The evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under either the old or new rating criteria.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for nasopharyngitis and a right foot disorder, but has not determined whether these conditions are related to service due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for barotitis or residuals of a left eye contusion as the evidence does not show chronic residuals from these conditions.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, stating that pulmonary fibrosis was not caused by herbicide exposure or any other service-connected condition.

The veteran's service-connected enucleated left eye does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his other, nonservice-connected disabilities.

The Board found no current evidence of disability associated with mycoplasma fermentans and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for improved pension benefits due to his excessive income, which exceeded the maximum annual pension rate.

The Board found that the debt of $3,303.00 for overpayment of nonservice-connected pension benefits was properly created and denied the veteran's request for a waiver of recovery.

The Board denied the reopening of the claim for service connection for endometriosis and subsequent hysterectomy, finding that there was no evidence showing a chronic gynecological disorder during or after service.

The veteran's skin disability was not present in service and is not etiologically related to service, including exposure to herbicide agents. The Board concludes that service connection for the veteran's claimed skin disability is not warranted.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of a hydrocelectomy was denied, but he was granted special monthly pension benefits on account of the need for the aid and attendance of another person. The decision also noted that nursing home placement had been considered in the past.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for post-operative residuals of a right nephrectomy. The veteran's condition is now considered for service connection.

The Board has granted the appellant's application to reopen his previously denied claim of service connection for cirsoid hemangioma involving the left ear, face, neck, and external carotid system.

The veteran does not have a diagnosed condition that meets the criteria for service connection, and there is no evidence of chronic joint stiffness during or immediately following his military service. The Board denied the claim as the veteran's symptoms began many years after discharge.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim of service connection for gouty arthritis, finding that new evidence did not provide a more complete picture of the circumstances surrounding the origin of the condition.