Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's dental disabilities, including loss of a portion of the mandible and maxilla, bilateral temporomandibular joint disorders unspecified, and root caries in margin of #7 and #9, are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected residuals of dental trauma to tooth #8.

The Board found that the Veteran did not reasonably discharge his responsibility for support to C.A. and K.A., and awarded a $1,200.00 per month apportionment of his VA compensation benefits to them. The decision also noted that this amount does not result in undue financial hardship for the Veteran.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for bladder perforation should be remanded due to a failure of the AOJ to provide notice of the right to a hearing.

The Board has determined that there were errors in the decision-making process and additional evidence is needed to properly assess the Veteran's cause of death. The remand includes obtaining private medical records, specifically those related to cardiovascular conditions and sleep apnea, as well as SSA disability benefit records.

The Board's decision granting service connection for valvular insufficiency in the left and right lower extremities has been dismissed due to procedural issues.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for service connection of the left elbow condition before a decision was made.

The Veteran's unauthorized, non-VA medical expenses for a heart attack from November 29 to November 30, 2018 are granted as the care was emergent and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a genitourinary condition, diagnosed as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with urinary dysfunction and urinary frequency, both linked to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his service.

The Veteran's daughter, K., is seeking recognition as his child due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to turning 18 years old. The Board has decided to remand the case because additional evidence from Social Security Administration (SSA) records may be relevant to substantiate this claim.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of shortness of breath is granted. The issue of entitlement to a higher initial rating for the disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, including service treatment records that were not previously considered.

The Veteran's appeal for enrollment in the VA healthcare system was dismissed as his eligibility has been administratively granted and he is now enrolled under priority group 7C.

The appeal seeking financial assistance for an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has found that the VA decision did not properly address whether the Veteran's current neck condition is related to his service, and thus remands the case for a proper examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in notification and medical decision, requiring a new evaluation of eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant meets the minimum active-duty service requirement of more than 90 days during the Persian Gulf War, allowing him to be eligible for VA home loan guaranty benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and for an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance, and adaptive equipment. The issues are inextricably intertwined due to the potential impact on the left tendon disability claim.

The Veteran's daughter submitted a notice of disagreement after receiving a burial allowance check, and the Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about who paid for the funeral expenses.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hip disorder, claimed as greater trochanteric pain syndrome, is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records from private providers.

The Veteran's claims for beneficiary travel payments were denied because the applications were not submitted within 30 calendar days of completing the travel. For the February 7, 2025 claim, the second payment was denied as there was no evidence of additional expenses incurred.