Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied a compensable disability evaluation for the veteran's right eye disability, finding that there was no evidence of impairment of visual acuity due to his service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's recurrent, widespread rash during service is related to his current skin condition and grants service connection for a skin rash.

The Board has granted an increased rating of 20 percent for the veteran's left knee disability, effective January 17, 2002. The right knee disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a neck injury is denied as there is no evidence that the current condition is related to active duty service.

The veteran's son was found to be a dependent and his SSA disability income was counted as part of the family income for VA improved pension purposes prior to March [redacted], 2005. After March [redacted], 2005, he turned 18 and no longer met the criteria for being a dependent child, thus his SSA income could not be included in the countable income for VA improved pension purposes.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and readjudication due to the lack of proper VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being submitted and missing medical records. The appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of her husband's death is pending.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's eye disorders, including astigmatism, hyperopia, and presbyopia, are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's prepyloric ulcers were incurred during active duty service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted a waiver of recovery for an overpayment of basic educational assistance, finding that the appellant was not at fault and that recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

The appellant's appeal is denied as the VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Madison, Wisconsin has determined that the veteran is obligated to pay a copayment for each 30-day or less supply of medication provided by VA on an outpatient basis.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical evidence and clarify the nature of the veteran's lung disorder, including whether it is related to service exposure.

The VAMC denied the appellant's claim for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital from March 29, 2005 to April 6, 2005. The matter is being remanded to the VAMC for further action.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right foot disability has been granted, and he is now receiving a 30 percent rating.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for the veteran's left hip arthritis with avascular necrosis of the femoral head with fracture dislocation, post-operative.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current sinus disability to his military service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a current bilateral foot condition related to the veteran's military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's current disabilities, including encephalomalacia and right hemiplegia and aphasia, were not incurred in service. However, the failure to promptly remove IV catheters from his left arm during VA treatment resulted in a temporary disability of the left upper extremity which was not due to negligence or fault on VA's part.

The Board has determined that the veteran's hip disorders were not incurred or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.