Other conditions decisions — 2026

The December 1966 rating decision granting service connection for residual(s) of a deviated septum and assigning a noncompensable disability rating is upheld as there was no clear and unmistakable error.

The Veteran's appeal to have an earlier effective date for a TDIU was dismissed as he requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip tendonitis and left hip tendonitis, finding that the current disabilities had their onset during qualifying service. The appeal is also remanded to verify periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA).

Your appeals for wrong income amount on your social security benefit and denial of Veteran's pension have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran. The Board cannot issue a decision as the appeal is no longer pending.

The appeal for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses on specific dates is dismissed as the benefits have already been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the dates of withdrawal from Full Sail University. The Veteran's overpayment amount and calculation need to be recalculated based on new information provided by the school.

The Board denied an evaluation greater than 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the frequency and type of seizures.

The Board denied an evaluation greater than 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the frequency and type of seizures.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability, specifically his right rotator cuff tear, is rated at 30 percent since December 2013. The Board found that the evidence does not show a limitation of motion to 25 degrees from side during any part of the appeal period.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and medical opinions are needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including his shell fragment wounds and gastrointestinal issues. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue disorder and joint pain disorder were denied because he failed to report for necessary VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Board has granted the Veteran's TDIU claim effective February 10, 2022. As the benefit sought on appeal was granted in full, the appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of left trigeminal neuralgia was granted, and service connection was established for secondary conditions including blurred vision, dizziness, nausea/gastrointestinal symptoms, and sleep impairment.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss as the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Veteran's dental disorder and jaw injury were not service-connected as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation, and there is no clear and unmistakable error (CUE) to overturn the denial.

The Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder is rated at 50 percent, effective as of the date of this decision. The Veteran's service-connected disability does not meet the criteria for a TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to restore his pension benefits as the reduction of his nonservice-connected pension benefits effective January 1, 2020 was proper due to an increase in his income from Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining a new medical opinion regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits based on personal care services needs. The AOJ must also provide proper notice of the decision.

Your appeal for service connection of bilateral shin splints has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on this matter as it is no longer pending.