Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the appellant's infection, including cellulitis and abscesses, is related to his ACDUTRA service, specifically as a result of a spider bite or treatment for cellulitis in March 2006. The examiner should also opine on whether the pre-service excision of pilonidal cyst was aggravated during his ACDUTRA service.

The Board has found that the criteria for a 10 percent initial rating for epididymitis are met, but not higher. The Veteran's constant groin pain is not contemplated by the rating schedule.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as his service-connected conditions do not warrant a higher rating, and he has not established entitlement to additional benefits.

The Veteran's recurrent corneal erosion/degeneration of the right eye was determined to be not incurred in or aggravated by his service, as it preexisted his National Guard service and did not increase in severity during that time.

The Board and RO denied reopening the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for skin cancer due to lack of material evidence, with no indication that VA care or treatment caused the conditions.

The Veteran seeks service connection for spondylosis at L4 to L5, claimed as back pain. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the lack of a pre-service examination and potential aggravation during active duty.

The Board found that the reduction of the Veteran's disability rating from 100% to noncompensable for his service-connected abdominal aortic aneurysm was proper based on the evidence showing no current AAA and compensable residuals.

The Board has granted service connection for a colon ulcer disability, finding that it was proximately due to or the result of service-connected lumbar spine degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's residuals of a 5th metacarpal fracture do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's service does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The Veteran's service treatment records show he was treated for pubic lice and gonorrhea during his active duty. However, there is no evidence of a current disability related to these conditions or their residuals.

The Veteran's claim for waiver of overpayment was denied due to bad faith and misrepresentation in the circumstances involving creation of the $3,000 indebtedness.

The Board has ordered a supplemental medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's pre-existing bilateral foot condition worsened during service. The case is now remanded for further development and review.

The Board found that the evidence did not reflect that justice required an assignment of a higher rating for service-connected Crohn's disease on an extraschedular basis, and thus denied the Veteran's claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's rumination syndrome warrants a 10% rating since November 18, 2008. Prior to this date, the disability was rated as noncompensable.

The Veteran's costochondritis, manifested by moderate to moderately severe inflammation of the costochondral junction in the sternum area, is rated at 10 percent prior to February 13, 2012.

The Veteran's chronic diarrhea was found to be incurred in service and granted service connection. The issue of TDIU remains pending as the RO failed to follow remand instructions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current gynecological conditions are unrelated to her in-service chlamydia infection and denied service connection for residuals of an STD.

The Board finds that the overpayment of $62,871.13 was improperly created due to the Veteran's outstanding felony warrants and thus invalidates it. The appeal is granted as the overpayment is not valid.

The Board found that the appellant knowingly made false statements regarding her marital status, leading to a forfeiture of benefits. The decision was based on evidence showing she lived with and had children by another man after claiming to be unmarried.