Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding clarification of whether the Veteran currently has a diagnosis of a respiratory condition related to his service.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied as he does not have a service-connected disability that meets the criteria for basic eligibility.

The Veteran's service connection for colon cancer and liver cancer is granted due to the relationship between his in-service toxic exposures, including burn pits. His liver cancer was found to be related to his now service-connected colon cancer.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation are not currently under consideration.

The Veteran's ulcerative colitis is rated at 30 percent, and her right shoulder disability remains at 20 percent. The Board denied increased ratings for both conditions.

The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to correct a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error and obtain an examination for the Veteran's dental disorder claim.

The Veteran's death was caused by acute codeine and barbiturate's intoxication, injection and/or ingestion of overdose. The Board denied service connection for cause of death as the evidence did not meet the requirements for a current disability.

The Board has determined that the creation of a debt in the amount of $4,629.81 for removing the Veteran's spouse from her VA compensation award was not properly calculated based on an incorrect date and is therefore remanded to recalculate the overpayment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for acute myelomonocytic leukemia has been withdrawn and is dismissed due to the Appellant's request.

The Board denied the appellant's challenge to the validity of an overpayment debt in the amount of $1,777.00 created due to a retroactive reduction of survivor's pension aid and attendance benefits.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 12, 2022 for the grant of service connection for a deviated septum.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's alcoholism is secondary to his service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of the left hand, effective March 25, 2019. The decision is not the initial decision with respect to this case and both attorneys have been eligible for fees.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to an inability to perform ADLs or because he is in need of supervision, protection, or instruction. The decision denies eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC program.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure by the AOJ to obtain an EOB from Humana and Piedmont Walton Hospital regarding the Veteran's March 27, 2025 medical services. The claim will be returned for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acute myeloid leukemia is being remanded due to the lack of development regarding his in-service exposure and a deficient VA opinion.

The Board found that the Veteran was legally entitled to his initial monthly housing allowance for Fall 2020 semester, which is the monthly housing allowance at the in-resident rate. Therefore, the Chapter 33 overpayment debt totaling $3,164.96 in monthly housing allowance is invalid and the appeal is granted.

The Veteran's service qualifies him for both the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and Post-9/10 GI Bill benefits without using any of his service time twice, allowing him to switch between the two programs. The decision grants basic eligibility for educational assistance under Chapter 33.

The Veteran's claim for an 80 percent payment rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) VA education benefit program is granted, as his aggregate length of credible service qualifies him for this level.

The Board has decided that the Appellant's loan guaranty benefits application must be remanded due to incomplete records and lack of verification of service.