Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for service connection for resection of the large intestine and ulcerative colitis with stoma and port-a-cath are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected schizoaffective disorder is rated at 100 percent since April 6, 2011. He is granted SMC-AA and SMC-HB effective from that date.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma was granted a 100% rating effective February 8, 2019.

The appeal concerning the Veteran's discharge from VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was dismissed as the appellants withdrew their appeal prior to a hearing.

The Board has denied service connection for residuals of a left leg injury but remanded the claim for residuals of a right leg injury. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran was diagnosed with residuals of a left leg injury related to service.

The appellant withdrew his appeal seeking attorney fees for representation provided in conjunction with an April 2020 rating decision.

The appeal seeking attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a July 2025 rating decision has been resolved by an administrative action and is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC is remanded due to inadequate consideration of relevant evidence, including his service-connected disabilities and need for assistance with daily activities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, where the appellant's corrected application was overlooked. The issue is now to be readjudicated based on all evidence of record.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the appointment of A.D. as fiduciary due to the Appellant's aunt, O.M., being appointed as his fiduciary after a Field Examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, which was previously denied in January 2014. The decision is based on a supplemental claim submitted by the appellant in April 2023.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a higher rate of SMC benefits due to potential need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, as there are no examinations addressing these criteria.

The Board has remanded the claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance services provided on January 31, 2021, due to unclear determinations and potential errors in application of regulations. The matter must be reconsidered with additional evidence and adjudication under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his opioid use disorder was related to his service-connected disabilities and led to his untimely death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for amputation of his left lower extremity and claudication, as there is no persuasive evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

Your appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision as it is not possible with the current status of the case.

The Board has already awarded the Veteran TDIU for the entire period on appeal, so the claim is dismissed as moot.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for Personalized Career Planning and Guidance benefits under Chapter 36, finding she is not eligible due to her lack of eligibility for educational assistance programs.

The Board denied the appellant's request for enrollment in the VA healthcare system as they did not meet the criteria of being a veteran, specifically due to lack of active duty service and no disability related to such service.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding the restoration of dependents as they were granted and no longer on appeal.