Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for hereditary hemochromatosis based on new and relevant evidence, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep insomnia was dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement was not filed within one year after the January 2024 rating decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of autopsy and death certificate records, which are necessary for a complete evaluation of the Veteran's cause of death claim.

The Board has granted service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy and celiac disease, finding that these conditions are secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's cause of death, gastric cancer, is related to his exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune during service. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death based on direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to an error in the duty to assist and the need to obtain Social Security Administration records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an error in fulfilling VA's duty to assist, and because of changes in regulations regarding character of discharge. The appellant will be given a chance to provide evidence related to insanity and compelling circumstances.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues with the timeliness of the Veteran's application for PCAFC enrollment and the need for a thorough evaluation regarding the Veteran's eligibility, suitability as a caregiver, and benefit from participation in the program.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's liver cancer, which may be related to service exposure. The PACT Act was not in effect at the time of the decision on appeal.

The Veteran's character of discharge from service is not considered dishonorable, and therefore does not act as a bar to VA benefits. The appeal is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pulmonary disability is related to VA medical treatment, specifically a July 2016 CT scan with contrast dye injection. The Board finds insufficient evidence to determine if this caused an additional disability and remands for further evaluation.

The Board denied the appellant's claim as she is not recognized as the Veteran's surviving spouse for VA compensation purposes due to a lack of continuous cohabitation from the date of marriage until his death.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for diverticulitis was withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for posterior tibial dysfunction has been dismissed because the attorney withdrew the issue.

The Veteran's residual impairments, including TMD and paresthesia of the mandibular area, are causally related to an in-service bilateral sagittal slit osteotomy. Service connection for these residuals is granted.

The appeals to discontinue Dependents' Educational Assistance and Total Disability Rating based on Individual Unemployability have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's minor children, J.H. and C.H., are not residing with him and he is not reasonably discharging his responsibility for their support. The Board has granted an apportionment of the Veteran's VA disability compensation to the appellant on behalf of these children.

The Board found that the appointment of Watermill Fiduciary Services LLC as the Veteran's fiduciary was proper, based on medical evidence showing the Veteran's history of mismanaging his VA benefits. The appeal is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear financial statuses of both the Veteran and the claimant, requiring further development.

The appeal for reimbursement of travel expenses is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.