Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee sprains, finding that the Veteran's current bilateral knee sprain began in service.,Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability meeting VA criteria.

The Veteran's somatic symptom disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The appeal has been denied as there are no other service-connected conditions or exposure bases provided in the decision.

The Veteran's TMJ disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that an increased rating in excess of this level is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has granted service connection for subarachnoid hemorrhage as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches. However, it denied service connection for cerebrovascular accident (CVA) as secondary to his service-connected migraines.,The cause of the Veteran's death is dismissed due to incomplete processing after a remand.

The Board denied service connection for thoracic strain, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service and was more likely related to post-service treatment.

The claim seeking payment or reimbursement for medical services at the Windsor Monterey Care Center from March 1, 2024 through March 25, 2024 is dismissed because it was received beyond the 180-day timely filing limit.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for non-VA medical expenses incurred on March 10, 2022, as they are not within the jurisdiction of the Board to review.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of April 29, 2009 for individual unemployability (TDIU) based on his service-connected disabilities making it impossible for him to secure or maintain gainful employment.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal because the issue of respite care eligibility is a medical determination outside the jurisdiction of the Board.

The Veteran's death was not related to military service, and the Appellant was awarded $978 for burial expenses. The appeal is dismissed as there remains no question of law or fact on appeal.

The Veteran's Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is granted as service connected due to exposure during Operation HARDTACK I, a radiation-risk activity.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of February 25, 2023 for the grant of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that new evidence received since the last denial supports a finding of service connection for squamous cell carcinoma, and therefore grants this claim.

The Veteran's non-VA emergency treatment was denied as he did not receive VA care within the 24 months preceding his January 6, 2022 non-VA medical services. The Board found that the contact with the Officer of the Day and IRS documentation were insufficient to meet the criteria for receiving VA medical services.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for left leg residuals caused by an August 2009 total hip arthroplasty is being remanded due to the need to obtain informed consent documents.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further adjudication of the claim seeking payment or reimbursement of the cost of emergency transportation provided by United Ambulance Service (UAS) on August 28, 2024.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of right eye injury, finding that his current disability began in service and is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits was denied because his discharge from active duty service was due to misconduct, not an honorable condition. The Board found that the criteria for eligibility were not met.

The Board found the appellant's discharge from service was under other than honorable conditions, which constitutes a bar to VA benefits. However, the appellant is eligible for healthcare benefits under Chapter 17 of Title U.S.C.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) before a decision was made by the Board.