Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits prior to July 10, 2025.

The Board dismissed the appeal of a fee decision regarding past-due benefits awarded in a March 2019 rating decision, as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Board's decision in September 2024 incorrectly listed the dates for the appeal period and submission of arguments, depriving the Veteran of due process. The case is remanded to correct this error.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement (NOD) did not identify a valid rating decision and there is no good cause to extend the filing period.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to insufficient evidence showing that he required personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months prior to his death.

The Veteran's initial evaluations for her service-connected right ulnar nerve impingement and painful motion were granted. The claim for a higher evaluation for the painful motion is being remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Board denied the appeal, finding that the revocation of participation in the PCAFC was proper due to the Appellant no longer providing personal care services to the Veteran. The decision is binding only with respect to this specific matter.

The Board has granted the appellant's recognition as the Veteran's surviving spouse for purposes of establishing basic eligibility for VA death benefits, including dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) and VA death (survivor's) pension benefits.

The Board has determined that the VA did not properly consider the Veteran's exposure to toxic substances during service, specifically trichlorethylene (TCH), which could be related to his Graves' disease. As a result, the case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100% rating for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome was denied as the evidence did not show an increase in severity of her disability within one year prior to July 12, 2019.

The appeal is dismissed as the claim for payment of non-VA emergency medical services provided on July 12, 2019, was administratively approved while this appeal was pending.

The Veteran's cause of death, cerebrovascular disease and vascular dementia, was found to be caused in part by his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The Board granted service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence, including VA treatment records and information on the Veteran's work history.

The Veteran's eligibility to enroll in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to an inadequate medical opinion from the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT). The CEAT review did not consider all evidence, including the need for supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for colorectal cancer and basal cell carcinoma, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus due to a lack of a VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's lupus is related to his active service or his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from service was an entry level separation, which does not constitute a bar to receiving VA benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $20,301.44 due to fault on her part and unfair enrichment resulting from her receipt of disability compensation at the higher rate when she should have received funds at the reduced rate.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a survivor's pension as her income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate from August 1, 2023.

The Board has determined that there are missing records related to the Veteran's non-VA medical care and that a remand is necessary to obtain these records. The AOJ must also ensure that all relevant notices, adjudicatory documents, and evidence considered in connection with the claim on appeal are associated with the electronic claim file.