Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for multiple joint pain, a gastrointestinal disorder, and a psychiatric disability. However, new evidence does not provide a reasonable possibility of substantiating these claims.

The Board has determined that the recovery of an overpayment of $2,259.14 in VA educational benefits is against equity and good conscience due to financial hardship and defies the purpose of providing such benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected status post ventral hernia with mesh and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the current level of severity.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient consideration of a service treatment record indicating back pain during active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral feet calluses are currently rated at 30 percent effective October 24, 2008.

The Board found that the Veteran's current right foot disorder is not related to his service, as there was no evidence of a fracture during service and no continuity of symptoms after service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board denied service connection for fibroid cysts in the breasts and abdominal pain, finding no diagnosed disability related to these conditions during or after service. The Veteran's claims were based on direct service connection rather than secondary to a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of shell fragment wounds to the left elbow and left leg have been granted increased ratings, with effective dates of June 14, 2005.

The Veteran's appeal involves disagreement with the initial rating assigned following the grant of service connection for laryngitis. The RO has ordered a more comprehensive VA examination to assess the severity of his disability, as he now contends that his condition is worse than what was indicated in the April 2006 VA examination.

The Veteran's cause of death was not related to service-connected conditions, and the appellant did not meet the criteria for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional compensation for a dependent spouse is denied. The evidence does not support an earlier effective date than November 1, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case due to the appellant requesting a Travel Board hearing. The claims file should be returned to the Board after the hearing is conducted.

The Veteran's dental trauma is not service-connected as there is no evidence of impairment of the mandible, loss of a portion of the ramus, and loss of a portion of the maxilla, or loss of teeth due to the loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible. The claim must be denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for informed consent documentation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the right elbow and arthritis of multiple joints. The evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to his military service, with conflicting opinions from VA examiners and a medical opinion supporting the Veteran's claim.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an updated VA examination regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's chronic myelogenous leukemia, including whether it is related to in-service exposure to solvents, chemicals, and/or toxins.

The Veteran's appeal is about the validity of an overpayment of additional compensation for a dependent. The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's residuals of recurrent ear infections with disequilibrium are etiologically related to service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's overpayment of disability compensation benefits in the amount of $9,362.00 is waived due to fault on the part of VA and no fault on the part of the Veteran.

The Board determined that the Veteran is incompetent to handle disbursement of VA benefits funds.