Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for Epstein-Barr syndrome, finding that there is no credible, competent evidence showing current manifestation of this condition and its relationship to active service.

The veteran's request for a waiver of an overpayment of $14,508.00 in VA pension benefits was denied as the creation of the overpayment was solely due to his failure to report his wife's income and recovery would not cause undue financial hardship.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for status post lobectomy with residual chest pain and shortness of breath, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not suffer additional disability of the right eye as a result of surgeries performed at VA medical facility in September and October 1998, and therefore denied his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for malaria, finding no current diagnosis of the condition or a causal link to his military service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for a liver disorder claimed as due to Agent Orange exposure, finding no evidence of current disability and noting that the appellant did not meet the requirements for presumptive service connection based on herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for additional disability as a result of VA surgical and medical treatment in 1984, finding no competent evidence that he currently has any such disability.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right leg and back as secondary to the veteran's service-connected tibial fracture of the left knee. The claims regarding peptic ulcer disease and bilateral pes planus were denied due to clear and unmistakable error in the October 1947 rating decisions.

The Board found that the veteran did not file a timely substantive appeal regarding his claims for service connection for back and hip disabilities, resulting in a denial of the appeal.

The Board has granted a 60 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcer with diverticulum and upper gastrointestinal bleeding, effective from February 1997. The decision is based on evidence showing symptoms consistent with severe postgastrectomy syndrome.

The Board has determined that the veteran's need for regular aid and attendance was established from January 1, 2000 to February 12, 2001, allowing restoration of special monthly pension.

The Board denied the appellant's request to waive recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits in the amount of $6,642.00 due to his failure to report additional monies received from a retirement benefit.

The Board found that the submitted evidence was not new and material, thus denying the application to reopen the claim for service connection for a left eye disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected fracture of the left tibia, finding that the disability did not meet criteria warranting a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the veteran's son, R., may be considered a 'child' for purposes of benefits under Title 38, United States Code due to permanent incapacity for self-support by reason of mental defects at the date of attaining the age of 18.

The Board denied the appellant's claim as he is not considered a veteran for VA disability compensation benefits due to his current confinement status.

The Board has determined that a 30 percent disability evaluation is warranted for the veteran's post-operative residuals of small bowel resection, based on severe symptoms including alternating diarrhea and constipation with more or less constant abdominal distress.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation for ulcerative colitis, secondary service connection for uterus and ovaries removal, temporary total convalescence rating due to surgery, TDIU, secondary service connection for rectal disorder, skin disorder, and immune system disorder. The appeals were based on direct service connection.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no medical evidence to support a relationship between the veteran's fall and his service-connected conditions or any other service-related factors.