Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for adjustment disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is due to his military service.

The Veteran's child, M.H., is recognized as a helpless child for VA benefits purposes due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18.

The Veteran's appeal for VR&E subsistence allowance was dismissed as there is no longer a case or controversy with respect to his entitlement over which the Board may exercise jurisdiction.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal regarding eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC program. The Board dismissed the appeal as it was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, finding that it was directly related to a finding of entitlement to individual unemployability. The claim must be denied.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for adjustment disorder was denied. The current 50 percent rating is maintained, as the evidence does not show occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's iron deficiency anemia is rated at 30 percent, the highest available rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Rating Schedule). The Board found that the Veteran required intravenous iron infusions 4 or more times per 12 month period.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of whether a request for waiver of overpayment was timely filed due to challenges regarding the validity of the debt. The validity challenge is pending and may have tolled the requirement for timely filing.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in creating an overpayment of VA compensation benefits, and further adjudication is needed before a decision can be made.

The Veteran's service-connected left hip disability, characterized by pain on movement and limited range of motion, is now rated at 10 percent effective June 6, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC benefits was denied due to a lack of documented need for personal care services and supervision. The AOJ is required to provide the Veteran and his spouse with proper notice as per VA regulations.

The Veteran's eligibility for a higher-level stipend (40 hours per week) for the Department of Veterans Affairs' Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to procedural errors and insufficient notice. The decision will be based on whether he meets the criteria for a higher-tier level under pre-MISSION Act or post-MISSION Act criteria.

The Veteran's cause of death was related to his in-service toxic exposure risk activities, including burn pits and ionizing radiation. The Board has ordered a remand for further development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim.

Your appeal for service connection for cause of death has been dismissed as the claim was granted in a December 2025 rating decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a dental disability and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, finding no evidence of loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible due to VA treatment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to the need for VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the termination of survivor's pension from November 1, 2018 was not proper due to a lump sum insurance settlement payment for an automobile accident. The Appellant had no other income during this period and her countable income did not exceed the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR). As such, the Board has granted the continuation of survivor's pension.

The Veteran's right-hand fracture residuals, including the fifth metacarpal, are rated at a minimum of 10 percent due to painful motion.

The Veteran's appeal for Chapter 33 education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was denied because he did not meet the eligibility criteria, specifically lacking a minimum of 90 aggregate days of qualifying active duty service.