Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for increased ratings and grants of new disability ratings.,The appeals were dismissed for the claim seeking an earlier effective date for the grant of a 10 percent rating for limitation of extension in the left hip.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding whether the Veteran was providing support to the appellant and his financial status. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected metastatic cancer of the musculoskeletal system disorder. The VA paid a burial allowance to the Veteran's spouse, and the appellant received $425.50 in transportation costs for transporting her father's remains to a national cemetery. The appellant's claim for additional burial benefits is denied.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's exposure to contaminants at Camp Pendleton and his current condition.

The Board has granted service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and atrial fibrillation, with ratings of 10%, 30%, and 10% respectively. The appeal is granted in relation to these grants.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as H. cannot be recognized as his dependent child for VA purposes due to the lack of legal adoption, illegitimacy, or stepchild status.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and an addendum opinion is needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hernia.

The Board dismissed the appeal for continuation of benefits under VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as the eligibility extension for legacy participants has been extended until September 30, 2028.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of septorhinoplasty are granted with a 10% rating from May 17, 1972 to October 7, 1996. After that date, the Veteran is in receipt of the maximum schedular rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as requested by the Veteran's representative.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic testicular pain and a higher rating for chronic epididymitis due to the AOJ's failure to develop these issues properly. The Veteran is seeking service connection for chronic testicular pain that he attributes to his service-connected chronic epididymitis.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's left bicep condition is not secondary to her service-connected left shoulder disability and has remanded for further action. Additionally, the claims of an increased rating for left shoulder bursitis and SMC for aid and attendance have been remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a separate 70 percent rating for unspecified insomnia disorder as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus, type II, was granted. The disability is rated based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal of the claim for eligibility for PCAFC benefits, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection regarding vision loss has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and potential need for extraschedular consideration. The Veteran's dermatophytosis is currently rated as noncompensable, but there are concerns about its severity and impact on his daily life.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and lack of consideration of all evidence, including the Veteran's lay statements about his symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA ambulance service expenses incurred on November 20, 2025 was denied because the services did not involve transportation to a non-VA medical facility by ambulance.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant did not file a timely Board Appeal request for the denial of survivors pension benefits, and good cause was not shown to accept late filings.

The Veteran's return trip home following his discharge from the VA facility was granted beneficiary travel expenses.