Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the residuals of a left hernioplasty did not meet criteria for a compensable rating, while his chilblains disabilities were rated appropriately under the applicable VA regulations.

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

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right hand muscle injury, finding that the current severity of the condition does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The veteran's claim for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of disability compensation benefits was denied because it was not filed within the 180-day time limit set by VA regulations.

The veteran's VA benefits were denied for apportionment on behalf of his dependent children due to the fact that he was reasonably discharging his responsibility for their support, and there was no undue hardship shown.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a stomach condition, finding that there was no evidence linking his current stomach disorder to his active service. The claim is therefore denied.

The veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a liver disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional records from the Bay Pines VA Medical Center.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a nervous disorder, keratosis of the scalp, and unspecified disabilities as a result of exposure to ionizing radiation are denied because there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the case as it lacks jurisdiction to review a direct-payment contingency fee agreement.

The Board has restored the veteran's disability rating for carcinoma of the supraglottis from 100% to 80%, effective March 1, 2000. The medical evidence did not show improvement in the condition and the reduction was not based on a thorough examination.

The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's residuals of a right middle and lower lobectomy, currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim of service connection for paresthesia and weakness of the right hand and forearm as secondary to his service-connected status post coronary artery bypass graft is well-grounded. The RO should conduct further development, including scheduling a VA examination, before deciding the case.

The Board denied service connection for the residuals of a left elbow injury and denied an earlier effective date for PTSD. The veteran's claim was not well-grounded, and there is no evidence linking his current conditions to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for the residuals of a skull fracture and back injury are denied as they do not meet the criteria to be well-grounded.

The veteran's death is being reviewed, and the appellant has raised a claim related to Agent Orange exposure. The case must be remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the veteran's ulcer condition was incurred during his active military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew his request for a hearing and did not wish to pursue the issue of service connection for skin disorder.

The Board found the claim of service connection for iliotibial band release of both hips not well grounded and denied it. The issue of an increased rating for left inguinal hernia is pending.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension benefits for aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a VA examination to assess his visual acuity.

The veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a liver disorder resulting from surgery performed in February 1998 at the VAMC in Augusta, Georgia was denied.