Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's spondylosis, L5-S1, right side preexisted his active service and did not undergo an increase in severity during service. The current degenerative arthritis is likely due to the natural progression of his preexisting back condition and is not related to his brief military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA survivors' pension benefits due to a certification from the service department stating that her deceased spouse had no recognized active duty service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a disability manifested by multiple joint pain or residuals of an injured great right toe that is causally related to any injury or disease during his period of service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's service-connected right foot and thigh disabilities have not been rated higher than the current 20% and 10% ratings, respectively.

The Board has granted increased evaluations for thalamic pain syndrome of the left upper and lower extremities, but denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for weakness of facial muscles due to lacunar ischemic infarction.

The Board found that the veteran's actions contributed to the creation of the loan guaranty indebtedness and denied the waiver request, as recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for postoperative residuals, excision of sebaceous cysts on both cheeks. The RO found that the scars were asymptomatic and did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under either the old or revised rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for his right foot disorder, finding that there was no medical evidence linking his current disabilities to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the veteran for purposes of VA death benefits due to multiple remarriages following the veteran's death in May 1964.

The Board has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's postgastrectomy syndrome, finding that his symptoms meet the criteria for such an evaluation.

The Board found that lymphocytosis was not manifested in service and is not shown to be related to service or any exposure to Agent Orange. The veteran's minimal lymphocytosis had no relationship to his active service or to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's ulcerative colitis with dysplasia and adenocarcinoma, finding no evidence of a causal relationship to his service-connected hemorrhoids.

The Board has determined that the veteran's post-operative residuals of bilateral cataracts were not incurred in or aggravated by service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran sustained shrapnel wounds to his legs, chest, and lip during service in Vietnam. As these injuries occurred during combat operations, they are presumed incurred in service. The Board also found no evidence of current residuals from these wounds.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of death and found that the veteran did not meet the eligibility requirements for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board has determined that the veteran's organic brain syndrome is not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected malaria.

The Board has determined that the veteran's carious teeth do not meet the criteria for service connection for VA compensation purposes, as they are considered treatable and may be considered solely for the purpose of determining eligibility for outpatient dental treatment.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for residuals of a back injury, finding that there was no evidence to support his claim and concluding that any acquired back disorder is not related to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for tonsillitis, which resulted in a denial.

The Board has determined that the veteran's fracture of the head of the left (minor) humerus does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.