Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, and the VA has awarded burial benefits in the form of a plot or interment allowance and reimbursement for transportation costs due to his burial at a national cemetery. The appellant is granted these benefits.

The Board denied the reduction of the Appellant's survivors' pension benefits, effective February 1, 2013, finding that it was proper based on a change in her countable family income. The decision acknowledges financial hardship but notes that pension is an income-dependent benefit and cannot be granted for other reasons.

The appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) has been dismissed because the VA Form 10182 did not identify the date of the June 17, 2025 Board decision and therefore does not qualify as a motion for reconsideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received and reopened the claim. A VA examination is needed to determine if the thymic carcinoma condition is related to service, including TERA exposures.

The Veteran's claim for travel expenses reimbursement is remanded due to missing records, including the original claim and any documents supporting the denial. The AOJ must associate all relevant documentation with the claims file.

The Veteran's limitations in performing activities of daily living are not consistent with being unable to sustain himself in the community, and therefore does not qualify for Level 2 benefits under the PCAFC.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to a TDIU, and as such, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected specific phobia, situational with insomnia disorder prior to September 6, 2022, finding that the criteria were not met.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for gunshot wound left foot with fracture of third metatarsal, limitation of motion, with metatarsalgia and Morton's neuroma, and hallux valgus, left foot have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection of disabilities of the bilateral lower extremities require additional development due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The case is being remanded to provide an appropriate VA examination and obtain necessary medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of $11,241.56 is invalid and dismissed the appeal.

The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA compensation in the amount of $11,241.56 is not valid due to a processing delay and has granted the Veteran's appeal.

The Veteran's appeal regarding A.F.T.'s eligibility to an award of attorney fees based on past-due benefits granted in a May 2024 rating decision is denied. The issue regarding whether the grant of attorney fees of 20 percent of the past-due benefits awarded in the May 2024 rating decision to A.F.T. is reasonable is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for right foot arthritis and left foot arthritis, finding that the disabilities manifested during service and have continued to the present.

The appeal is dismissed because the claimant, Benefit Recovery, did not have a proper power of attorney and was not considered a valid claimant to file a Notice of Disagreement for payment of non-VA medical services provided on January 2, 2019.

The appeal concerning eligibility for VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) extending from an October 4, 2019 application is denied due to the death of the Primary Family Caregiver applicant.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory condition, including restrictive lung disease, finding that his current diagnosis is related to his in-service symptoms and exposure. The Board also found no evidence of aggravation beyond its natural progression by military duties.

The Board denied the claim for survivor pension benefits due to insufficient information provided by the appellant regarding her income and expenses, making it impossible to determine if her countable income was excessive.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the waiver of overpayment for concurrent receipt of military service pay has been granted in full.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant died during the pendency of the case, and thus has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the service connection claim for a neurological disorder secondary to a service-connected left shoulder disability.