Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the change in his Means Test eligibility requirement from copay exempt to copay required for income year 2022. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the revocation of eligibility for benefits under VA's PCAFC program. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board dismissed the appeal for payment of non-VA care provided at Emanuel on March 21, 2020 because the claim was paid and approved under VA payment authority on May 12, 2021.

The Veteran's application for enrollment in the PCAFC is remanded due to a lack of proper clinical eligibility assessment. The Board requires a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services and supervision.

The Veteran's compensation benefits are higher than the special monthly pension, so he is denied the special monthly pension.

The Board dismissed the appeal as to payment or reimbursement of ambulance expenses incurred on November 24, 2020, and also dismissed the appeal concerning non-VA medical services provided by St. Joseph's Hospital from November 24, 2020, to November 26, 2020.

The Veteran's daughter filed a claim for accrued benefits, but the Board dismissed it as there was no pending appeal and the decision became final.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional error in the duty to assist, specifically regarding range of motion testing. The Veteran will need to undergo a new VA medical examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a dental disorder, including missing teeth due to jaw surgery during service, was denied as the evidence did not support a finding of service trauma or malpractice.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and potential service connection based on in-service heart attack and post-deployment toxic exposure.

The Veteran's cause of death is not service-connected, and the appellant does not qualify as his surviving spouse for VA benefits. The appellant also did not have any unpaid VA benefits at the time of her husband's death.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of June 12, 2025 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance. The earliest possible grant date is determined to be this date as it aligns with the receipt of a formal claim form.

The Veteran's bone cancer claim is denied because there is no current disability. Service connection for myeloma with myelodysplastic syndrome (claimed as leukemia) has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist omission regarding epilepsy, narcolepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome in the VA examination. The Veteran's heat illness disability is rated by analogy to narcolepsy, but the VA examination did not assess these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's cause of death and DIC benefits, finding that there was no evidence linking his acute coronary thrombosis to in-service events or conditions. The Board also found no herbicide exposure during service.

The Veteran's child, C., is recognized as his dependent based on school attendance and the VA has granted this request.

The Board has determined that the termination of VA compensation benefits from June 26, 2009 to May 10, 2017 was not valid due to a failure to properly determine if the Veteran was a fugitive felon. The decision is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a pancreatic injury is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of such condition.

The Board granted an apportionment of $625 per month from January 1, 2024, on behalf of the Veteran's child. The decision was based on the Veteran not reasonably discharging his responsibilities to support his dependent and the appellant experiencing hardship.

The Board has decided that the appellant is not eligible for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a May 2024 rating decision. The appeal is remanded to clarify the amount of past-due benefits and notify both parties.