Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a permanent 100% disability rating for schizoaffective disorder and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under Chapter 35, finding that there was no well-grounded claim for permanency of a 100% schedular evaluation.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral leg disorder is denied as there is no current disability found.

The Board denied reopening the veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board found that the appellant's RSD is not a result of VA surgical treatment in March 1983, and thus denied his claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of hiatal hernia with reflux and residuals, right epididymectomy and hydrocele. The veteran was granted service connection for a chronic low back disorder in May 1996.

The veteran's partial excision of the left middle toe is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected neurological residuals of a shell fragment wound of the left leg. The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected neurological residuals of a shell fragment wound of the left leg warrants a 30 percent evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, service connection for a right eye disability secondary to combat wounds, and entitlement to service connection for tinnitus.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for his service-connected ventral hernia with mesh prior to August 17, 1994 and a rating in excess of 40 percent from October 1, 1994.

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for the residuals of a traumatic amputation of the left great toe was not well-grounded because there was no competent evidence to establish a nexus between any current disability and an injury or disease incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for duodenal ulcer disease, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board in January 1990 did not address the veteran's claim for service connection for side effects of Indocin. The veteran is now requesting that this decision be revised due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE). However, his motion fails to meet the pleading requirements for a valid CUE claim.

The Board found that the veteran's actions did not constitute bad faith, fraud, or misrepresentation. The case was remanded to determine if recovery of the loan guaranty indebtedness would be against equity and good conscience.

The Board denied the appellant's eligibility for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38 due to insufficient qualifying active duty service.

The veteran's service-connected residuals of frozen feet are rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under current regulations.

The veteran's psychophysiologic gastrointestinal reaction results in no more than definite impairment of social and industrial adaptability with disturbance of affect and mood, but does not render his psychiatric disability picture unusual or exceptional. The criteria for a higher rating have not been met.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA disability pension benefits in the amount of $18,518.00 due to bad faith on his part.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine the exact dates of the veteran's residence at COPIN House and related medical records, as well as legal authority for VA authorization.

The Board has granted service connection for a right eye tear duct disorder and found that the Veteran's other service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation. The Veteran's combined service-connected disability rating is 60 percent.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's right ring finger injury, finding that the condition did not meet the criteria for ankylosis or limitation of motion under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding the diagnosis of gastritis and its relation to service. The Veteran needs to provide records, and a VA examiner will review his medical history and determine if gastritis is related to his military service or any other conditions.