Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's death was caused by VA treatment, and thus entitlement to DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is granted.

The Board has determined that there is no current diagnosis of fibroadenoma of the left breast and finds no evidence to support a finding of service connection for this condition. The veteran's claim for service connection for fibrocystic breast disease (left breast) is also denied as there is insufficient medical evidence linking her current condition to her military service.

The Board has denied an increased rating for the postoperative residuals of a right inguinal hernia, currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, due to the veteran's easily reducible and well-supported hernia.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim of service connection for residuals of a nose injury. The case is now returned to the RO for further development.

The Board found that the veteran's cause of death (cerebral hemorrhage due to cerebrovascular disease with contributing dementia) was not related to his service, and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the appellant's marriage to J.B. was not valid under Philippine law, and thus she cannot be recognized as the veteran's surviving spouse for VA benefits.

The veteran's heart disorder, characterized as aortic regurgitation and insufficiency status post pulmonic aortic valve replacement, did not meet the criteria for an increased disability evaluation beyond 30 percent prior to October 13, 2005, or after May 1, 2006.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination findings regarding left knee scarring and whether a separate rating is warranted for such. The veteran's claim for an increased rating remains pending.

The VA reduced the veteran's improved pension benefits due to his receipt of Social Security Administration (SSA) income, which was part of his countable income. The reduction took effect on January 1, 2004.

The Board has determined that T.M.C., the veteran's grandchild, does not qualify as a dependent child for VA purposes and therefore cannot be recognized as the veteran's child.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from service under other than honorable conditions is due to willful and persistent misconduct, which bars entitlement to VA benefits.

The Board found no evidence of a duodenal ulcer during active service and denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran seeks service connection for a bilateral foot disorder. The Board has determined that additional development of the evidence is required, including scheduling a VA examination and providing VCAA notice.

The veteran's claim for non-service-connected disability pension was denied because he did not serve during a period of war, and therefore is not eligible.

The appellant's service is recognized, but does not meet the legal requirements for nonservice-connected pension benefits due to lack of active military service.

The Board found that the appellant's late husband did not have qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces, and thus denied her claim for VA benefits.

The VA determined that the appellant's deceased husband did not have qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces, thus denying her eligibility for VA death benefits.

The Board found that the veteran did not have residuals of a cold injury sustained during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The VA denied an initial evaluation higher than 10 percent for the veteran's left hip trochanteric bursitis disability.

The Board denied reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses due to the tick infestation as it was not a medical emergency and VA facilities were feasibly available.