Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's application to have J.C., C.C., A.C., and D.C. recognized as his dependent children was denied because they were not legally adopted, despite having legal guardianship.

The Veteran's appeal for additional compensation benefits based on school attendance for her child M., and recognition of her parents A. and S. as dependent parents, was denied due to the failure to submit required forms and the child's election to receive educational assistance under Chapter 35.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for stomach disability has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's daughter, who is the appellant, has withdrawn her appeal for survivor pension benefits. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result of this withdrawal.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is rated at 70 percent, but the Board found that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating of 100 percent due to insufficient evidence of total social or occupational impairment.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. A new medical decision is needed as the initial eligibility determination by the Central Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) lacks adequate explanation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence and will consider any additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for a cesarean section, tubal ligation, and a chronic disability manifested by decreased bowel function. The very heavy menstrual cycle and fibroids were denied as not related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) based on the Veteran's exposure to jet fuel during his military service, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his condition.

The appeal for travel expenses reimbursement was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of back pain, left foot pain, and right foot pain.

The Board dismissed the appeal for attorney fees because the Appellant did not file a timely Board Appeal request within the required 60-day period, and no good cause was shown to extend this deadline.

The Board has determined that the February 2021 decision denying eligibility for VA's PCAFC program is legally inadequate and requires further development. The Veteran needs a new medical opinion to determine if he meets the eligibility criteria based on his need for personal care services.

The appeal for ambulance transportation expenses is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted an effective date of March 13, 2021 for the award of service connection for the cause of death. The decision is based on the Appellant's intent to file a claim for this benefit as evidenced by her March 2021 correspondence.

The Board has found that the August 2025 addendum opinion is inadequate and remands the matter to obtain a curative medical opinion addressing contradictory findings in the record, specifically the February 2022 private opinion by Dr. J.H.

The Board has determined that the termination of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits due to fugitive felon status was improper and has granted restoration of these benefits effective May 14, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding whether attorney fees were paid from past-due benefits or directly from VA funds. The Veteran's representative needs to provide an accounting and determine if the fees should be waived.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of required financial information from both parties, and will allow for additional development before making a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder, finding that it is caused by his active service.