Other conditions Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of entitlement to VA benefits based on the character of discharge from active duty. The appellant's character of discharge is found to be a bar to VA benefits due to his prolonged absence without leave (AWOL).

The veteran's overpayment of $6,143.04 is waived due to the failure to notify VA of his incarceration and resulting reduction in benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for right and left knee disorders, finding that his lower spine disorder did not meet criteria for a higher rating or service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and arranging for a VA examination to determine the current severity of the veteran's service-connected mycosis fundoides and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The claim will be adjudicated again based on the new evidence.

The veteran's current cardiac arrhythmia is not shown to be due to an in-service electric shock, and the Board finds that it is less likely than not caused by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VCAA notice regarding effective dates for service connection and special monthly compensation.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 2, 1999 for the grant of DIC under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 and denied entitlement to Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. Chapter 35.

The Board denied the appellant's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of $640.00 in unwarranted death pension benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The Board has determined that the veteran's deviated nasal septum existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for residuals of injury to the nose is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the veteran's service-connected Bell's palsy and residuals of a pilonidal cyst on his tailbone. The RO should evaluate these conditions under all applicable criteria, including those for evaluating scars.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for pseudoxanthoma elasticum due to new and material evidence, but no rating or effective date is assigned as the issue remains pending.

The Board found that the appellant's dishonorable discharge from service is a bar to VA benefits.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence does not support service connection for strong chest pain, as there is no medical opinion linking the veteran's current condition to his military service. The claim for an increased initial rating for Generalized Anxiety Disorder was also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of overpayment of improved pension benefits, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The RO has not reviewed all documents relied upon in adjudicating the appellant's claim, including information from her own application and a December 1992 letter. The case is being remanded to ensure these documents are associated with the record.

The Board found that the veteran's Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease was not incurred or aggravated by active service and denied his claim for service connection.

The appellant's representative requested a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA), but later changed their mind. The case is being remanded for scheduling a hearing at the RO and returning the claims file to the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board found that the veteran's current back disability is not etiologically related to an injury incurred during active service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed bladder and urinary problems, allergies, and sneezing are not related to VA treatment. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is denied.

The veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at the Dundy County Hospital from February 17, 2003 to February 19, 2003 has been fully satisfied and all claims have been paid in full.