Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Bell's palsy and trigeminal neuralgia, finding that there was no current disability of Bell's palsy or chronic residuals related to it. For trigeminal neuralgia, the Board found insufficient evidence linking the condition to burn pit exposure during active duty.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for memory loss and substance abuse, as well as dismissed appeals regarding an increase in rating for hypertension and a reduction in disability rating for IBS with GERD.

The Veteran's BPH improved over the one-year look-back period, and there is no evidence of increased urinary frequency or use of absorbent materials. Therefore, a rating higher than 20 percent for BPH is denied.

The Veteran's death prevented the completion of eligibility requirements for the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), resulting in a denial of enrollment.

The Veteran's beneficiary travel claim was approved and paid by the VA Veterans Health Administration (VHA) while this appeal was pending. As a result, the Board has dismissed the case as moot.

The appeal of the issue regarding payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided from March 26, 2021, to March 30, 2021, is dismissed as the expenses were fully paid by a VA third-party administrator.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal as the issue of entitlement to reimbursement for beneficiary travel benefits for episodes of care on February 22, 2021, is moot because the Veteran is in receipt of the benefit sought.

The appeal concerning the payment of non-VA medical services provided on May 13, 2018, is dismissed as the claim was administratively approved.

The Board has granted service connection for a deviated septum, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether it arose during active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error and new evidence received after the initial denial. The Veteran's claim is now being reconsidered based on her gynecological disorder.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no one has requested substitution for her.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for skin rashes and essential tremors due to insufficient consideration of the effects of medication on the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for compensation evaluations for uterine fibroids and acrochordon has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's gout. The matter is now pending for a new VA medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for nicotine, cocaine, and alcohol substance-related disorders due to incomplete medical records and inadequate opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's spouse, D.M., was awarded survivors' pension with special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance. Accrued benefits were granted in excess of $1949 to cover expenses incurred during her last illness.

The Board has granted service connection for gynecological disorders, including pelvic pain and urinary frequency, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to her military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) on and prior to July 5, 2017, as the Veteran's claim was granted with an effective date of October 19, 2016.

The appeal for service connection for a respiratory disorder, related to exposure at Camp Lejeune, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The case will not be resumed as it is no longer pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to waive recovery of an overpayment of VA pension benefits due to excess income, finding that the Veteran was at fault for not reporting his SSA income and thus creating the overpayment. The decision also noted that repayment would not cause undue financial hardship.