Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has dismissed the appeal as it was improperly docketed due to concurrent reviews of the same issue, and the benefits sought were granted in a previous decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified non-malignant lung disease, finding that there was no medical evidence establishing a causal link between his exposure to herbicides and his current condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for constrictive bronchiolitis with lung nodules was dismissed because it was a prohibited concurrent election. The Board noted that the merits of his non-malignant lung disease claim will be addressed in a separate decision.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder has been characterized by occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 50 percent rating.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral recurrent foot calluses, finding that the Veteran's disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the General Rating Formula for the Skin.

The Board has granted the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) based on previous favorable findings by the AOJ.

The Veteran's appeal challenging the removal of his biological child, B. C., from his VA disability compensation award effective July 1, 2024, and seeking additional dependency compensation for this dependent based on school attendance is dismissed.

The Veteran's travel expenses for a face-to-face VA primary care initial visit on August 27, 2025 are granted as the closest VA facility was not able to provide the services in question.

The Board denied the request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits, finding that the Appellant was at fault in creating the debt due to her failure to report income changes. The decision also noted that the Appellant's financial hardship did not outweigh the fault attributed to her.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not require personal care services for a minimum of 6 continuous months based on his inability to perform activities of daily living and need for supervision or protection. However, the decision is remanded due to an inadequate medical opinion.

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

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses related to his October 23, 2025, date of service. The appeal seeking reimbursement for an October 3, 2025, date of service was dismissed due to a lack of prior decision and no evidence submitted.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for macular degeneration with cataracts has been dismissed due to the Veteran requesting withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and will need to obtain additional private treatment records related to the Veteran's eye disabilities.

The Board has remanded all issues except for the ones related to SMC, SAH, and earlier effective date for service connection. The Veteran is granted SMC under certain conditions, certificate of eligibility for SAH, and increased rate of SMC at a specific rate.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, specifically panic disorder with depressive features, is rated at 70 percent effective from the date of this decision.

The Veteran's death was caused by organic cardiovascular disease, which is presumed to be due to his exposure to herbicide agents during service. The Board granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to the submission of new and relevant evidence regarding the claim of service connection for a heart disability, which was previously denied in October 2020.

The Veteran's tongue cancer is related to his service exposure at Camp Lejeune, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for travel reimbursement was granted as the Board found that he timely filed his request within 30 calendar days of completing the travel to a medical appointment on August 6, 2025.