Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus disorder, finding that there was no current disability related to service and that the Veteran's symptoms were not caused by mustard gas exposure during boot camp.

The Veteran is seeking Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits. The appeal is being remanded due to incomplete remand directives.

The Board has determined that the Appellant's skin condition is not related to his period of ACDUTRA service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's debt of $20,382.00 was properly created due to incorrect income reporting and denied a waiver of recovery.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation prior to April 20, 2009, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter for varicose veins of the left leg is being remanded due to the need for additional development including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a back injury is being remanded due to the need to obtain VA medical records from the Alexandria VAMC.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for restoration of DIC benefits as she is still considered married to her second husband, and thus not eligible for such benefits.

The Veteran's prostate disorder was not incurred in service and is not related to his military service, including herbicide exposure. The Board found that the evidence does not link the onset of the enlarged prostate to the period of active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for updated treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected deviated nasal septum disability is currently rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 6502. The Veteran has separate ratings for chronic sinusitis, chronic rhinitis, and nose disfigurement associated with his deviated nasal septum. Therefore, he does not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for his degenerative joint disease of the right elbow.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and a VA opinion on whether the appellant was insane at the time of his discharge.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed left toe, left leg, or left foot drop condition. The preponderance of evidence is against his claims for service connection.

The Veteran's additional disability of Dupuytren's Contracture is not deemed to be a result of VA carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence does not support an award of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his right eye retinal detachment and associated cataracts was denied. He is currently rated at 40 percent since May 3, 2011.

The Veteran's chronic lymphocytic leukemia is presumed to have been incurred as a result of herbicide exposure during service at RTAFB Ubon in Thailand.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for non-service connected pension benefits as he did not meet the legal requirements for basic eligibility due to insufficient service during a period of war.

The Board found that the overpayment of VA death pension benefits in the amount of $3,305 was properly created and is a valid debt due to the appellant's continued acceptance of payments after being notified of her excessive income. The appeal for waiver of recovery of this debt has been referred.

The Board denied the claim for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 because the decedent did not meet the definition of a 'veteran' for VA purposes, thus making it impossible to establish entitlement.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under the 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for post-colonoscopy ileostomy and mucus fistula from a bowel perforation that occurred at a VA facility in February 2010. The case has been remanded due to scheduling issues.