Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA disability benefits, which was previously denied. The appellant is now eligible to have her case reviewed on its merits.

The Board denied the veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment due to it not being timely filed within 180 days following notification.

The Board has determined that the veteran's medial meniscal tear, right knee with traumatic arthritis warrants a 20 percent rating but not higher.

The Board has determined that both A. C. and R. C., the veteran's children, were permanently incapable of self-support prior to reaching the age of 18 years.

The Board has granted service connection for Augmentin induced meningitis and hysterectomy due to chronic pelvic adhesive disease, finding that the evidence supports these claims.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of injuries to the right elbow and hand. The case is also remanded for a VA compensation examination to determine the nature and extent of any right arm and back problems, as well as opinions on their etiology.

The veteran's claim for specially adapted housing or a home adaptation grant was denied as his service-connected disabilities do not meet the requirements to receive such assistance.

The VA Regional Office (RO) denied the appellant's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for onychomycosis of the feet, for purposes of accrued benefits.

The veteran was treated and hospitalized for gastrointestinal symptoms related to his service-connected disability. The treatment constituted a medical emergency, with Federal facilities not feasibly available.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a neck injury, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during or after service and concluding that any current disability is not related to the in-service whiplash injury.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of her service-connected right knee disability is granted, with a current evaluation of 30 percent.

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

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to March 26, 1999 for the grant of nonservice-connected pension benefits, finding that the earliest assignable effective date is March 26, 1999.

The Board found that the veteran's urinary condition was not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits due to her deceased spouse not having valid military service in the Armed Forces of the United States.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lichen planus is being remanded due to the need for a local hearing and compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA death benefits because her spouse had no valid military service on which to base eligibility.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for DIC benefits, finding that her application was received more than a year after her husband's death and did not constitute an informal claim for benefits.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his loss of use of his right hand and disfigurement of his left ear, prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. Therefore, a total disability rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability is granted.