Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the parastomal hernia developed after the VA cystoprostatectomy, but determined it was not due to carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill on the part of VA. The event was not reasonably foreseeable.

The Board found that the March 1971 and May 1998 rating decisions denying increased evaluations for defective vision due to chorioretinitis were not clearly and unmistakably erroneous, as the evidence at the time supported the original determinations.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking typhoid fever to his time in service or as a POW.

The Board granted service connection for myelofibrosis and related anemia effective March 5, 2001.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher initial evaluation for his service-connected duodenal ulcer, currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to a lack of verified service in the United States Armed Forces or Philippine Commonwealth Army.

The veteran's service did not qualify him for nonservice-connected pension during his lifetime, and therefore the appellant is not eligible for nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The Board found no evidence of a currently diagnosed testicle disorder, stomach disorder, or ulcer disorder. The veteran's service medical records do not indicate any current diagnoses related to these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his residuals of a fracture of the left femur, finding that the current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the veteran's disability.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to a lack of recognized service in the United States Armed Forces, as determined by the U.S. service department.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence showing heart-related problems or cancer of the prostate gland during or within one year after military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's duodenal ulcer does not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and thus denied his claim for an increased rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for filariasis and special monthly compensation based on need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected spinal cord atrophy with idiopathic paraplegia, as there is no evidence showing that filariasis was incurred in or aggravated by service. The veteran's current 10% rating for the service-connected condition does not meet the requirements for special monthly compensation based on need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board finds that the veteran's loss of teeth during service is due to natural progression and not combat or trauma, thus granting service connection for his dental disorder. However, as all relevant evidence shows that he has no remaining teeth, he does not meet the criteria for VA dental treatment.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen her claim for VA benefits, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board found no evidence of missing teeth due to dental trauma during service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted a higher initial evaluation of 60 percent for the veteran's service-connected residuals of a hiatal hernia, which is the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 7346.

The veteran's request for a waiver of his overpayment debt was denied due to his failure to timely file the request within 180 days after being notified of the debt.

The VA determined that the veteran's residuals of a gun shot wound to the left hip do not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent evaluation.