Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome is rated at 40 percent effective June 9, 2023. The condition has more nearly approximated moderately severe incomplete paralysis.

The appeal is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, specifically the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's eligibility for the PCAFC program.

The Board has granted service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the back, finding that the Veteran's condition had its onset in service and has persisted since.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right big toe disabilities, as well as the issue of character of discharge from military service. Additional development is required to address inconsistencies in the rating decision, obtain missing records, and provide adequate notice to the veteran regarding his claim.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant has been granted an extension of the delimiting date for DEA benefits, covering the period from July 6, 2020, to June 21, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for enthesitis, left hand, middle finger was denied as his symptoms are already adequately reflected by the current 10 percent evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural issue regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits, as the Veteran's serious injury was incurred after September 11, 2001.

The Board found that the reduction of pension benefits from January 1, 2020 was proper based on the Veteran's countable income.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal because the proposal to reduce his rating for insomnia was not a final decision affecting provision of benefits.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking her current condition to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected mitral valve prolapse, finding that a rating in excess of 10 percent was not warranted from January 3, 2019 to August 2, 2024 and a rating in excess of 60 percent was not warranted from August 2, 2024.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's rectal disorder and colon disorders. The focus is on whether these conditions are related to service or if they are aggravated by a pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's left hip limitation of flexion is granted a compensable disability rating (10%) but her left hip limitation of extension does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot conditions, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his skin condition, including squamous cell carcinoma and actinic keratoses, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has found duty to assist errors and has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a medical examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain a VA examination related to the Veteran's service connection claim for multiple myeloma. The examiner is required to determine if the condition was incurred in or caused by an in-service injury, event, or illness.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board found that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating as they were less severe than those required for a 50 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for a cardiac disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder.