Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's request for a waiver of overpayment of $121,367.00 in pension benefits was denied due to bad faith on his part in not reporting his receipt of Social Security Administration income.

The Veteran's appeal was granted, and he is now receiving a 10 percent evaluation for his nerve irritation with left leg radiation.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a chronic muscle injury to the back related to service, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the appellant's unearned income from her SSA Survivor Benefit exceeds the VA maximum annual pension rate, and thus she is not eligible for nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's currently diagnosed urinary tract condition is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral inguinal hernia is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's abdominal aortic aneurysm is not service-connected as secondary to his service-connected hemiplegic migraines.,The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood was first shown many years after his active duty and has not been shown by competent and credible evidence to be related in any way to such service.

The Veteran's stroke is found to be related to his in-service findings of ischemic vascular disease, and service connection for residuals of ischemic stroke is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for substance abuse, chemical dependency, and addiction is denied as it is a result of willful misconduct.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a non-specified nerve disorder, claimed as due to exposure to harmful chemicals at Fort Greely. The Board has determined that additional development is needed and the case is being remanded.

The appeal is being remanded due to an undeliverable hearing notice letter. The appellant should be provided with a new hearing at the RO.

The Board found that the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of cat scratch fever, dengue fever, and Guillain-Barre syndrome were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 100 percent for the Veteran's service-connected systemic lupus erythematosus, finding that her symptoms meet the criteria for such a high rating due to frequent exacerbations resulting in severe impairment of health.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, as claims do not survive their deaths.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral hip disorder is due to and aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability, granting him service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's right epididymitis disability is currently rated at 10 percent and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating based on current symptoms.

The Board has ordered a supplemental statement from the VA physician to determine if any service-connected disabilities hastened or caused the Veteran's death due to brain cancer. The case will be remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's fracture, radial head, left elbow has been manifested by complaints of pain and weakness, but no functional impairment. The current 10 percent disability evaluation is maintained.

The Board has determined that the appellant meets the criteria for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, based on her common-law marriage and the presence of five children born during their relationship.

The Board found no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's current right inguinal hernia is related to his military service.