Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is denied as the preponderance of the evidence does not show marked limitation of motion of the right ankle for any period from September 1, 2007, forward.

The Veteran's initial rating for panic disorder was increased to 50 percent effective September 26, 2000. The evidence showed significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for Veterans Retraining Assistance Program benefits because her enrollment in the Pharmacy Technician program at Ulster County Community College was less than full-time, which is a requirement for VRAP benefits.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable evaluation for his service-connected right great ingrown toenail residuals is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and consideration of new symptomatology.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for atrial fibrillation and phrenic nerve paralysis, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted. The claims were also denied for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 due to lack of a qualifying event.

The Veteran's cause of death was due to viral meningoencephalitis and cerebrovascular atherosclerosis, but not Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The Board finds that the appellant's contention that Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease was incurred in service is not supported by the evidence.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical treatment provided by Hamot Medical Center was denied as the situation did not meet the criteria for emergency treatment under VA regulations, and there were no other qualifying factors.

The VA determined that the Veteran's pre-existing recurrent urinary tract infections did not permanently increase in severity during service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board finds that the Veteran's peritonsillar abscess and recurrent tonsillitis are related to active service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board found no probative evidence that the Veteran's inguinal hernia, claimed as a rupture, was incurred in or aggravated by his active service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as they have no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Veteran's claim for education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserves (Chapter 1606) was denied as he is not eligible due to his eligibility terminating before the claimed education expenses were incurred.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as the VA properly calculated his educational assistance payment rate and there is no provision for payment during the interval between terms.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's current nasal problems represent aggravation of a pre-existing condition during his periods of service.

The Board found that the Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected disability, and thus denied both his claim for service connection for cause of death and his claim under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a higher 30 percent rating for his service-connected supraventricular tachycardia as of January 7, 2009.

The Board has determined that the appellant is the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA purposes, and therefore recognition as such is granted.

The Board has determined that the reduction of VA compensation benefits on account of 30 days of military drill pay for fiscal year 2003 was proper, but improper with regard to the additional 31 days (61 total).

The Board has determined that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's chronic myelogenous leukemia was incurred in active service, specifically due to Agent Orange exposure during his time in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the appellant qualifies as the surviving spouse of the Veteran for VA purposes, and thus the appeal is granted.