Other conditions Board decisions

The veteran's service-connected ventral hernia was found to be a significant contributory cause of his death, which resulted in the grant of service connection for the cause of death. The appellant is also eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under Chapter 35.

The veteran's service-connected right and left heel stress fractures do not currently result in any disability, and therefore an increased rating is denied.

The appellant's DIC benefits were terminated upon her remarriage, and she is not eligible for restoration as the remarried widow of a veteran.

The Board found that the veteran did not meet the percentage requirements for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to April 4, 2002. The effective date of the TDIU award is therefore denied.

The veteran's radiation proctitis disability is moderate, with frequent episodes of bowel disturbance and abdominal distress. The Board found that the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not result in severe symptoms such as diarrhea or alternating diarrhea and constipation.

The RO denied the veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for damaged teeth, finding no new and material evidence. The August 2001 denial remains final.

The veteran's daughter is not eligible for improved death pension benefits due to her income exceeding the maximum allowed by law.

The veteran claims compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for permanent memory loss due to a cerebrovascular accident, but the Board finds that additional development is necessary before this claim can be decided.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA non-service connected death pension benefits as a surviving spouse due to her husband's service with the New Philippine Scouts, which does not qualify him or his survivors for such benefits.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a waiver of overpayment of compensation benefits in the amount of $318.00.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, as it has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The veteran's application for enrollment in the VA healthcare system was denied due to his nonservice-connected status and placement in priority category 8, which is not eligible for enrollment under current regulations.

The veteran's emergency medical treatment for back pain on September 12, 2002 was not considered an emergent situation by the Board. The decision states that a prudent layperson would not have reasonably expected delay in seeking immediate medical attention to be hazardous to life or health.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for basic eligibility for VA health benefits due to lack of qualifying military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical examination and additional development of records.

The veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the issue of entitlement to service connection for a skin disability, and thus the case has been dismissed.

The Board found that the veteran's current stomach disorder, including epigastric pain, is not caused by VA's carelessness or negligence in providing treatment for his vagotomy performed in 1988.

The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of overpayment of Department of Veterans Affairs improved pension benefits in the amount of $33,079.56 due to his intentional failure to report family income accurately.

The Board has determined that the veteran's July 1996 statement in support of claim constituted a timely substantive appeal as to his initial claim for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, and thus the case must be reviewed on a de novo basis.

The Board has ordered additional development of the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a right eye injury, including obtaining medical records from his VA facility and verifying his reserve duty status. The case is remanded to ensure all necessary actions are taken before readjudication can occur.