Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's residuals of left inguinal hernia, status post left inguinal hernia repair, have not been productive of postoperative recurrent or unoperated irremediable, not well supported by truss, or not reducible inguinal hernia. However, the Veteran has experienced at least one painful scar during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a postoperative recurrence of his left inguinal hernia, and therefore, no compensable rating is warranted.

The Veteran's cause of death was acute myelogenous leukemia, and the Board has ordered additional development to determine if this condition was related to his military service, including inservice exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board found that the Veteran's right eye disability was not caused by VA treatment, and thus denied his claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a chronic UARS disability during her active duty service and finds no evidence of such a condition in Reserve service. Therefore, she is denied service connection for UARS.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disability and fatigue were denied as there is no evidence of chronic conditions during or after service, and the symptoms are not linked to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for receiving full MGIB benefits while incarcerated was denied as the regulations mandate a reduction in benefit amount for incarcerated Veterans, including those with felony convictions.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for thrombophlebitis of the left leg is being remanded due to the need for an additional VA medical opinion regarding whether his current condition was caused or aggravated by his service-connected right leg thrombophlebitis.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right arm disorders, including his right elbow degenerative joint disease and chronic flexor and extensor tendonitis, did not have their onset during active service or are related to documented in-service injuries. The claim was denied.

The VA denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's service-connected right 5th metacarpal fracture, citing that arthritis was not an identified residual of the fracture and no amputation or disability comparable to amputation of the 5th finger is shown.

The Board has determined that a VA opinion is needed to address whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including residuals of cold weather injuries and supranuclear palsy, contributed substantially or materially to his death. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of gall bladder removal and hysterectomy were denied as there is no evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by her active duty military service or ACDUTRA.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA disability pension in the amount of $31,548 is valid and not against equity and good conscience. The Veteran's failure to report income resulted in this overpayment, and recovery would result in unfair enrichment.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Appellant's representative withdrew the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's right tonsil cancer is being reviewed to determine if it is related to his military service or exposure to herbicides.

The Board found that the Veteran's osteopenia is as likely as not due to medications taken for a service-connected seizure disorder. However, there was no evidence linking his right lower extremity DVT to military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's basal cell carcinoma and sphenoidal meningioma are associated with the Agent Orange exposure in service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that an effective date of January 31, 2008 is warranted for the award of nonservice-connected pension benefits. The Veteran's claim was considered to be a claim for pension based on his compensation claim and evidence indicating possible entitlement to nonservice-connected pension.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his exposure to herbicides in service contributed substantially to the development of his fatal brain cancer.