Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for systemic lupus erythematosus is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and updated medical records.

The Board denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that there was no evidence linking the cause of death to service.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a current disability related to his in-service gonococcal urethritis, and thus denied service connection for both gonococcal urethritis and scrotal swelling.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a right carotid artery aneurysm, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by active military service and is not related to any service-connected disability.

The veteran's service is not considered active military, naval or air service for the purpose of qualifying for VA nonservice-connected death pension benefits.

The veteran seeks service connection for Crohn's disease. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the relationship between the veteran's current Crohn's disease and his military service, including any potential radiation exposure or human waste exposure.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the veteran's allegations of a personal assault during an in-service gynecological examination are credible and supported by evidence. The residuals of a right knee injury claim is not addressed as it does not involve allegations of combat or being a prisoner-of-war.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and a VA examination. The veteran's claim will be adjudicated on a direct basis due to his assertion of chemical exposure during active service in Southwest Asia.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection as his current central serous chorioretinopathy is not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's Crohn's disease is service-connected as it began during his active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral index finger disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's service-connected rheumatic fever and aortic stenosis do not result in any functional impairment, warranting a noncompensable rating.

The Board found that there was no evidence in VA's possession at the time of the widow's death supporting the appellant's claim for accrued benefits as to unreimbursed medical expenses paid from December 2005 to July 2006, and thus denied the appeal.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for interstitial pulmonary fibrosis is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for malaria, finding no medical evidence to support a diagnosis or current disability related to malaria in service.

The Board granted increased evaluations for the veteran's T12 vertebral fracture residuals and left (minor) distal radial and ulnar fracture residuals, with the effective date being October 6, 2006.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for pneumonia, irritable colon, malaria, and amoebiasis. The claim for dysentery was not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits in the amount of $718.99 was solely due to VA administrative error and therefore not properly created, thus granting waiver of recovery.

The veteran's permanent and total disability rating was granted effective November 8, 2005. The appellant, the veteran's son, turned 26 years old prior to this effective date. Therefore, he is not eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance under Chapter 35 due to his age.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for retroactive payment of dependency benefits, claiming them as accrued benefits. The decision states that the veteran was not entitled to additional compensation for a dependent spouse due to his disability ratings being below the threshold required from 1961 to 2003. The appeal is denied.