Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the appellant knowingly made false statements in her claims for death pension benefits, leading to a forfeiture of her entitlement. The appeal is denied.

The RO denied the veteran's claim for apportionment of his VA pension benefits, citing that the maximum household income exceeded the maximum allowable pension rate. The case is being remanded to issue a statement of the case.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected post-operative duodenal ulcer warrants a disability evaluation of 20 percent, effective from October 7, 1997.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder. The underlying issue of whether service connection should be granted will be addressed in a separate decision.

The Board has determined that the RO's actions need clarification regarding the ratings for the veteran's postoperative residuals of a laparotomy and incisional ventral hernia. The claim is being remanded to ensure proper implementation of the new rating criteria.

The Board has denied the appellant's appeal regarding the creation and assessment of an overpayment for a spousal dependency allowance, finding that the retroactive termination was proper due to the appellant's knowledge and act.

The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the veteran's service-connected callosities of the feet, which is comparable to severe bilateral flat feet.

The Board granted a compensable evaluation of 10 percent for calculus of the right ureter, finding that the veteran had occasional attacks of colic without requiring catheter drainage.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a disability of the right great toe that was caused or aggravated by his service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has found that the veteran's arthritis of multiple joints had its onset in service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected osteochondritis of the left 3rd rib, finding that it is no more than a 10 percent disability.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury as there is no medical evidence demonstrating current diagnoses or persistent symptoms.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a total disability compensation rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU rating) due to chronic bowel obstruction.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, finding that it was not incurred or related to his active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a head injury were aggravated by service, warranting service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's income was excessive for purposes of payment of improved pension benefits and denied his claim.

The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's residuals of fracture, left femur, effective as of this decision.

The Board has determined that the veteran's arthritis of the hips was not incurred or aggravated by service, and is not related to exposure during service. The claim for service connection for arthritis of the hips is denied.

The Board found that the veteran's squamous cell carcinoma, which caused his death in July 1998, was not incurred or aggravated by service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The Board also concluded that a disability incurred in or aggravated by service did not contribute substantially or materially to the cause of the veteran's death.

The Board denied an increased rating for the service-connected duodenal ulcer, currently rated at 40 percent disabling.