Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board denied service connection for vitiligo, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and in-service exposure to burn pits. The opinions from VA examiners were considered more probative than the Veteran's own assertions.

The Veteran's claim for additional VR&E benefits to pursue a Master's degree in Accounting/Finance Management was denied because her Bachelor's degree qualified her for suitable employment, and she has been rehabilitated with full-time employment since October 5, 2024.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the reduction of his pension benefits based on countable income was dismissed because he did not provide a valid Notice of Disagreement within 60 days of the Board's clarification requests.

The Board has dismissed the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for cholangiocarcinoma and has remanded the service connection claim for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip strain (limitation of flexion), limitation of abduction, and limitation of extension. The evidence did not support higher disability ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the request for an extension of time to file a Board Appeal was not timely, and good cause was not shown.

The Veteran's cause of death, Cancer of Lung, is service connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Korea.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an extension of his delimiting date beyond January 21, 1998, for use of Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) educational assistance benefits. The decision found that there was no medical evidence to support a claim of infeasibility and that the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to show any disability prevented him from pursuing his education.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided in connection with the Veteran's initial claim for service connection were inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to assess the current severity of his essential tremors.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in failing to address the Veteran's challenge to the validity of the debt. The AOJ must now consider the statutory duty under 38 U.S.C. § 5302B for all or a portion of the debt and readjudicate the issue.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of a non-VA prescription medication on October 14, 2024 is being remanded due to the need for additional records and consideration under all potentially applicable theories of entitlement.

The Board denied service connection for a gynecological disorder, finding no evidence of a disability during the appeal period and noting that there was no indication of chronic residuals associated with in-service genital warts. Post-service post-menopausal bleeding has not been linked to service.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for TMD due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for an addendum medical opinion addressing the direct, secondary (to tinnitus or PTSD), and aggravation theories.

The appeal seeking eligibility for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is denied due to the death of the Veteran, making it impossible to complete the application and designation process.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to VA beneficiary travel benefits received on June 30, 2022 due to a withdrawal of the appeal by the appellant.

The Board has determined that the Appellant meets the criteria for survivors' pension benefits with special monthly pension due to her need for regular aid and attendance, despite a transfer of her primary residence into an irrevocable trust. Her net worth is not considered excessive, and she does not meet the income requirements for higher pension rates.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total rating due to surgery is remanded as the AOJ has not adjudicated it on the merits.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service was at least as likely as not the cause of his pulmonary fibrosis and death, granting service connection for the cause of death.

The appeal for TDIU is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.