Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's recurrent varicocele, causing persistent pain, swelling, and bruising of the scrotum that interferes with his ability to stand, walk, and perform occupational tasks, has been granted an initial 40 percent rating effective October 18, 2019.

The Veteran is not reasonably discharging his responsibility for the support of the Beneficiary, and the Beneficiary has experienced a financial hardship. An apportionment of 35 percent of the Veteran's monthly VA disability compensation benefits to the Appellant on behalf of the Beneficiary is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma was denied as the effective date cannot be earlier than August 5, 2019 due to the filing of a formal claim after entitlement arose.

The Veteran's overpayment of VA compensation benefits was denied as recovery would not be against the standards of equity and good conscience.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on December 25, 2019 was granted. The decision includes $1,173.02 in coinsurance and any other unpaid amounts for which she is eligible.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the validity of the debt resulting from the appellant's withdrawal of credit hours at Lander University. The AOJ must now review and justify the validity of the debt before considering any waiver request.

The Board has dismissed all appeals related to temporary total disability ratings for shoulder disabilities and the award of TDIU with an effective date prior to March 25, 2015.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not currently have a right leg or left leg stress fracture and denied service connection for these conditions. The claim for an increased rating for shin splints, left, was also denied.

The appeal is dismissed due to the appellant's death during the pendency of the case.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.

The appeal for a waiver of indebtedness due to an overpayment is dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of July 27, 2019 for the Veteran's entitlement to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits as he did not submit necessary income information, and thus, his eligibility for these benefits was not established.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC enrollment was denied due to lack of evidence showing he needed personal care services. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical records and provide a new clinical eligibility assessment.

The Veteran's mesothelioma was rated at a noncompensable level from November 21, 2019 to December 26, 2020. The Board has now granted a 30 percent rating for this period.

The Board has determined that the decisions on eligibility for enrollment in VA's PCAFC associated with a February 2021 and August 2021 applications were legally inadequate due to insufficient notice provided to the Veteran, and therefore remands these issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right inguinal hernia, finding that it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.

The Board denied entitlement to retroactive VR&E benefits for the reimbursement of on-campus housing costs incurred by the Veteran while attending RUSM in Barbados, finding that such costs are not covered under VA's VR&E policy.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for retroactive VR&E benefits under Chapter 31 of Title 38, as it found that the AOJ committed a clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in approving the Veteran's rehabilitation plan. The Board concluded that the Veteran did not meet the criteria to pursue his preferred vocational goal due to potential employment challenges.