Other conditions Board decisions

The Board found that the deceased's death occurred while he was not in any duty status, and thus denied his claim for dependency and indemnity compensation.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for left peroneal palsy, finding no probative medical evidence that it was incurred during active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for cancer of the right testicle secondary to exposure to ionizing radiation, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased ratings for tenosynovitis of both Achilles tendons are denied as there is no evidence of marked limitation of motion or ankylosis, which would warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current right knee condition, diagnosed as patellofemoral syndrome, is likely related to her injury from being struck by lightning during active duty for training in 1988.

The veteran's claim of entitlement to a permanent and total rating for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits was denied due to his failure to report for scheduled VA medical examinations.

The Board found that the veteran's VA compensation benefits were terminated due to receiving active service pay while on active duty, and thus determined this action was appropriate. The claim is denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of lead or fuel poisoning and residuals of a neck injury due to lack of competent medical evidence supporting these claims.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's right (major) carpal navicular bone excision residuals, which is the maximum schedular rating available.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for Raynaud's phenomenon of the hands and feet, finding that a higher evaluation is not warranted. The initial 50 percent rating assigned for PTSD from November 27, 1990 was found to be proper.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disorder, claimed as secondary to Agent Orange exposure, and an increased (compensable) rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of Section 306 pension benefits in the amount of $1,452 due to fault on his part in underreporting his income.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, including as a result of exposure to Agent Orange, and also denied service connection for colon cancer with metastasis to the liver. The claims were based on direct evidence rather than presumptions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's nicotine dependence began during service and is considered a disease for compensation purposes. As such, secondary service connection can be established if nicotine dependence was the proximate cause of any subsequent disability or death.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of her husband's death due to Myelodysplastic syndrome and progressive marrow failure, finding no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board's decision denying waiver of recovery of loan guaranty indebtedness in the amount of $6,000.00 plus interest has been dismissed due to a withdrawn motion for review.

The veteran's osteomyelitis of the right lower extremity is granted service connection. The temporary total convalescent evaluation for surgery performed in April 1994 is also granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic acquired testicular disorder and variously diagnosed lung disorder have been reopened. The claim for increased rating for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity with scar and foot drop has been granted, along with an initial compensable evaluation for beriberi.

The Board dismissed the motion for revision of a prior decision based on clear and unmistakable error due to insufficient information provided by the veteran.

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by his service-connected hiatal hernia and/or gastroesophageal reflux disease, which began in service.