Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's period of service from March 5, 2012 to May 6, 2015 was used for eligibility under Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits. As such, this same period cannot be used for entitlement to Chapter 33 education benefits.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance transport expenses incurred on June 3, 2021, was denied because the claim was not filed within the required 90-day period after discharge from the non-VA facility.

The Veteran's death in October 2024 prevented the completion of all steps required for enrollment in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), including caregiver training and home care assessment. As a result, the appeal is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a lack of medical evidence demonstrating an inability to perform activities of daily living or a need for supervision based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment.

The appeal for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical prescription expenses incurred on November 12, 2021 is dismissed as the claim was already approved and paid by a third party administrator.

The Board dismissed the appeal as there was no remaining adverse action to review for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses.

The Veteran's appeal for initial eligibility and enrollment in VA healthcare services has been dismissed as his eligibility was already determined and he is enrolled.

The Board dismissed the appeals for entitlement to payment or reimbursement of non-VA prescription medications and durable medical equipment as there was no decision by VA on these issues.

The Veteran's application for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied due to his death, and thus, he is not eligible for PCAFC benefits.

The appeal for a waiver of indebtedness was dismissed due to the appellant's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for recognition of E. as his spouse for VA purposes due to a lack of evidence showing that the marriage to M. G. was terminated, and thus the marriage to E. is not valid under VA regulations.

The Veteran's spouse, N., was recognized as his dependent spouse for dependency benefits effective the date of their marriage. The appeal is dismissed because a full grant of the benefits sought has been made.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatic parenchymal disease (liver disease) as it is related to the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Veteran's widow was notified of the denial of her claim for dependency and indemnity compensation, but the appellant did not receive proper notification. The VA Regional Office is required to provide proper notification to the appellant and request additional information about any prior marriages.

The Veteran's service in the Navy Reserve from September 21, 2021 to April 20, 2022 does not qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits due to insufficient qualifying active duty service.

The Veteran's primary insomnia is productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in providing a statement of reasons and bases for its decision, specifically regarding the August 2022 VA examination that did not provide range of motion findings. The Veteran's medications are also being considered.

The Veteran's service-connected right hip abduction/adduction and flexion conditions are granted with initial evaluations of 20 percent for abduction and 10 percent for flexion, effective from January 2025.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete processing and consideration of his claim for payment of medical expenses. The AOJ must review the appellant's claims, provide full notice of denial basis, including evidence used and methodology applied, and take adequate steps to ensure proper handling.

The Veteran's appeal of the denial of service connection for 'left calf muscle' in both August 2024 and February 2025 rating decisions is dismissed as it is considered duplicative of his already initiated appeal.