Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the appellant's claims of service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities did not contribute substantially or materially to his death. The legal criteria for the payment of DIC benefits based upon total disability at the time of death have not been met.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the increased rating for residuals of a fracture to the left radius and ulna, indicating satisfaction with the 10 percent rating awarded.

The veteran's death was caused by or as a consequence of epidermoid sarcoma, which is one of the presumptive diseases related to exposure to herbicide. The claim will be remanded for further development including obtaining records from the criminal investigation and the OMPF.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the appellant's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of Section 306 pension benefits in the amount of $4,788.

The veteran's hiatal hernia residuals are currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to the severity of his symptoms.

The veteran's claim for waiver of loan guaranty indebtedness in the amount of $27,500.00 was denied due to lack of good faith and bad faith on his part.

The veteran's claim for service connection for mitral valve prolapse is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his medical records.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for prostatitis, finding that there was no evidence of service-connected disability or exposure basis. The current medical evidence did not support a compensable rating.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury is denied as there is no evidence of current disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code due to lack of eligibility based on his service records and legal requirements.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a fractured nose is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disability requires the use of orthotic devices that accelerate wear and tear on his shoes, meeting the criteria for a VA clothing allowance.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of a head injury and adjustment disorder, resulting in retroactive benefits. Attorney fees are reasonable based on the complexity and success of the representation.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a sacroiliac injury and weakness was denied because he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of receipt of her claim for increased evaluation. The RO has granted an earlier effective date of August 7, 1996 for service connection and compensation for PTSD and residuals of a gunshot wound to the left sternum, splenectomy, and restrictive lung disease.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current bilateral defective hearing is as likely as not due to his period of service with the United States Army National Guard, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the veteran's current pulmonary fibrosis is reasonably linked to his inservice asbestos exposure, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's request to waive recovery of an overpayment of improved disability pension benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience due to the fault on the part of the veteran in creating the overpayment.

The Board is remanding the case due to incomplete records and insufficient evidence, including a missing DD214 and lack of supporting documentation for the appellant's claim. The appellant must provide any additional information or evidence he may have.