Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a cardiovascular disability, as it is not related to his active military service or nicotine dependence.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another, or at the housebound rate was denied as he does not meet the criteria for either benefit.

The veteran's service-connected somatoform pain disorder of the feet is rated at 30 percent, reflecting moderate impairment due to foot pain and associated anxiety/depression.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for organic brain syndrome with dementia of the Alzheimer's type, finding that there was no evidence linking his current disability to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right Dupuytren's contracture and his request for an annual clothing allowance, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA death benefits, finding that her deceased spouse had no recognized service with the United States Armed Forces.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the claimant did not timely file a substantive appeal following the March 27, 2000, notification by the RO of the decision not to reopen an eligibility claim for VA disability benefits.

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

The Board found that the appellant's left inguinal hernia, which was present at the time of his entry into active duty, did not undergo a chronic increase in severity beyond normal progression during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of overpayment of VA disability pension benefits in the amount of $4,158 due to a lack of timely filing.

The Committee on Waivers and Compromises granted the veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of improved pension benefits in the amount of $6,980.00.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA improved death pension benefits in the amount of $13,406.00.

The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's left elbow disability, finding that it did not meet criteria for a higher than 20 percent rating based on limitation of motion and ulnar nerve involvement.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his right malleolus fracture and hallux valgus with right ventral foot pain were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability evaluations.

The Board found that the veteran did not sustain a head or right leg injury during service and any current disabilities are not related to service. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's loss of teeth is not related to his service-connected seizure disorder and the medication prescribed for it. The loss was due to improper oral hygiene, which developed years after service.

The Board found no evidence of additional disability resulting from the November 1989 total hip replacement, and thus denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to a lack of timely filing of a substantive appeal for service connection for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The Board denied the claim to reopen the entitlement to VA benefits due to lack of new and material evidence, as all submitted documents were either previously considered or did not provide any significant new information.

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