Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected gun shot wound perforating left hand with fracture deformity of the third and fourth metacarpal bones is denied as there is no evidence to warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed for the veteran's cystocele and rectovaginal fistula claims, as well as to consider additional medical evidence submitted since the last supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has determined that the veteran's chronic lower back pain, secondary to L5 S1 herniated nucleus pulposus with right radiculopathy, warrants a 40 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a left eye disability related to his military service or caused by a service-connected condition, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board dismissed the appellant's appeal as he withdrew his appeal before a decision was made.

The Board found no competent medical evidence to support a diagnosis of shaking of the arms and legs, thus denying service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death, finding that there was no evidence linking his stroke to his active military service.

The Board found no evidence of tremors during service and denied the claim for service connection as there was no continuity of symptoms.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for further consideration of his claim, including any new evidence submitted since the last decision.

The Board denied the veteran's son, J. C., as a helpless child based on permanent incapacity for self-support prior to age 18 due to lack of evidence showing such incapacity at or before his 18th birthday.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the veteran suffered additional disability due to VA medical treatment and surgery in July 2004, which may have caused his left arm and hand condition.

The veteran's request for a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals has been scheduled, and her appeal is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing in her local jurisdiction.

The veteran's daughter is seeking an extension of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits beyond October 15, 2006. The Board found no legal basis for the extension and denied the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for high cholesterol as it is not a compensable disability.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an extension of his ending date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code, beyond December 17, 2006. The appeal was based on the appellant's enrollment in educational programs and his participation in a volunteer ministry.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including notifying the appellant of what evidence is needed to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and DIC.

The veteran is not eligible for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 1606, Title 10, United States Code due to his retirement from the Selected Reserves.

The veteran received treatment for a nonservice-connected condition at Olean General Hospital on June 26, 2006. The claim is denied as the veteran does not meet the criteria for payment or reimbursement under VA regulations due to his Medicare coverage.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim that his bilateral total hip arthroplasty was caused or aggravated by service, and denied the claim.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the veteran's disability compensation benefits to a 10 percent rate effective from June [redacted], 2001, due to his incarceration for a felony conviction was proper based on VA regulations.