Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's dermatophytosis, currently rated at 10 percent, is not productive of constant exudation or itching, extensive lesions, or marked disfigurement. The criteria for a higher rating are not met.

The Board found that the appellant was not at fault in creating the overpayment and waived recovery of the $8,348.30 debt.

The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for blindness of the right eye was denied by the RO, as the medical opinions provided did not support a connection between his pre-existing condition and the VA treatment.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claim due to a change in the law regarding service connection claims, and because there is insufficient medical evidence of record to decide his claim. The RO must obtain all outstanding records related to the veteran's back complaints and conduct further development including obtaining VA examinations.

The veteran's death was caused by a retroperitoneal hemorrhage, anticoagulant toxicity, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmia. The VA did not contribute to the cause of his death.

The Board found that the veteran did not have a chronic gastrointestinal disorder during service, and his current condition is not due to exposure to radiation. Therefore, service connection for this condition was denied.

The veteran's thoracic spine disability is manifested by chronic pain, tightness, muscle spasms, and cramping. The RO denied an increased rating for the condition.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of an avulsion fracture of the lateral clavicle with acromioclavicular separation, right (major) is denied as it cannot be granted prior to August 24, 1999.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for the cause of his death, which was related to a fall due to his service-connected right knee disability. The appeal is based on the veteran's death and does not involve any issues regarding exposure or service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral flatfoot, finding that the current 10 percent rating adequately reflects the level of impairment caused by his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of authority for awarding enhanced DIC benefits in a hypothetical entitlement claim and requests additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the veteran's death. The appellant also seeks service connection based on exposure to ionizing radiation, but VA does not need to develop this claim as there is no evidence of such exposure.

The Board has dismissed the matter of direct-payment fee eligibility due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his right hand disability, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating based on the current level of impairment.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected postoperative residuals of a subtotal gastrectomy and postoperative ventral hernia were denied as the veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause. The claim for an increased rating for the gastrectomy was denied as a matter of law, while the claim for a higher initial rating for the ventral hernia resulted in a 10% rating being granted.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for the veteran's service-connected stress fracture of the right leg, finding that there was no evidence of nonunion or malunion warranting a higher rating and attributing any pain to other conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an increased rating for his bilateral metatarsalgia with pes cavus, as it did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no link between any service-connected disability and the veteran's terminal illness.

The veteran's case is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing and to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has determined that the veteran knowingly made and caused to be made false statements in order to obtain VA pension benefits, leading to his forfeiture of all rights, claims, and benefits under all laws administered by VA.