Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran withdrew his petition to readjudicate the claim of service connection for stomach cramps, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA home loan guaranty benefits due to insufficient service in the Selected Reserve and lack of a service-connected disability at the time of discharge.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for pulmonary nodules, emphysema, and squamous cell carcinoma should be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from his period of service from August 1, 1997 to December 13, 2000 does not constitute a bar to VA compensation benefits. However, due to regulatory changes and incomplete records, the case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically Adjustment Disorder with Alcohol Use Disorder, is granted an increased rating to 70 percent. The disability causes occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's daughter, A.T., is seeking retroactive payment of DEA benefits prior to July 19, 2023. The AOJ will need to review the claim and determine if there was proper notice regarding her eligibility for these benefits.

The Veteran's appeal to recognize Z.P. as a dependent child for VA dependency benefits was denied because the Veteran did not adopt Z.P., and legal guardianship is not recognized under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his medical records.

The Veteran's neurogenic bladder condition is related to her service-connected back condition (lumbar sprain with thoracic spondylosis and scoliosis). Entitlement to service connection for neurogenic bladder, secondary to service-connected lumbar sprain with thoracic spondylosis and scoliosis, has been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disability, diagnosed as arthritis and instability, finding that the Veteran's current condition began in or is attributable to his military service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's challenge to the validity of the overpayment debt because her waiver request was granted, making the underlying issue moot.

The appeal seeking apportionment of VA disability benefits to the Veteran's spouse and minor child is dismissed as the Veteran does not have standing to pursue such an appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral eye tilted optic disc with lattice retinal degeneration and remanded the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal contesting the apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits to his former wife and their children, finding that he was not reasonably discharging his duty of support for them and that the awarded apportionment did not cause financial hardship.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his competency to handle VA funds has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal concerning the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral TMJ syndrome, finding that it had its onset during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right eye disability and TDIU prior to August 16, 2022. The claim for an increased rating for OSA was withdrawn.