Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of prescription medication costs is remanded due to the lack of relevant medical records. The Board cannot proceed without these records and requests that she provide authorization for VA to obtain them.

The Veteran's death prevented the completion of eligibility requirements for enrollment in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), thus denying the application.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a lung condition due to an error in scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's current address was not provided, and he did not receive the examination notice.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for service-connected osteoporosis is remanded due to the need for a medical examination to determine the current severity and manifestations of the disability.

The Board has granted service connection for umbilical hernia and gastroenteritis, finding that the conditions began during active service or are related to service. The decision is based on credible testimony from the Veteran and a VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's right foot disability was reduced from a 20 percent rating to a 10 percent rating, effective April 1, 2021. The reduction is now restored.

The appeal for additional VA educational assistance benefits was dismissed as the docket number was erroneously created, and a decision has already been issued on this matter.

The appeal for apportionment from the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits is dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to pre-decisional errors in determining whether the Veteran reasonably discharged his responsibility for support of the Beneficiary. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated financial information and evidence regarding child support payments from both the Appellant and the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML), is related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. After considering all evidence and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the claimant, service connection for AML due to herbicide exposure is granted.

The Board is remanding the case because it found a pre-decisional duty to assist error in determining if the full amount of separation pay due was already recouped. The RO should perform an audit and send the Veteran a copy of the findings.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma of the ear and nose is remanded due to a lack of a VA medical opinion regarding chemical exposure during active duty.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death, and no one has requested substitution. The case will not resume on the Board's docket.

The Veteran's appeal for waiver of recovery of overpayments of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) was dismissed as untimely filed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's application for PCAFC eligibility is not properly adjudicated due to inadequate notification and insufficient medical decision, and thus remands the case back to the AOJ for further review.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a lack of clarity in the overpayment calculation and the need for further explanation regarding enrollment changes due to medical issues. The Board will provide a detailed accounting of how the $2,696 housing allowance overpayment was calculated.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in adjudicating the claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance transportation under VA rules, as it was not covered by the relevant regulations.

The Veteran's claim for reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on March 14, 2019 was dismissed as the underlying issue has been resolved.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia disorder.

The Veteran's daughter is granted retroactive payment of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35 effective August 14, 2017.