Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an undiagnosed systemic disorder, including a whole-body tissue inflammation, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the relationship between his in-service tooth injury/root canal and Mefloquine use.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for genital herpes, specifically due to unclear duty status during critical periods.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right ear disfigurement with loss of one third of ear, finding that it is directly related to his sun exposure during military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of colon cancer is granted, with a new rating of 30 percent effective December 1, 2024. The claims for ratings in excess of 10 percent for two painful scars and for compensable ratings for four remaining scars are denied.

The Board has determined that the VA decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits was based on inadequate medical review and requires further consideration by the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT).

The Veteran's service connection claim for gout was granted on February 7, 2012. The initial rating assigned was 30 percent for each foot.,An increased rating to 60 percent for both right and left foot gout is granted effective from February 7, 2012.

The Board has determined that the eligibility determination for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is legally inadequate and requires further review with a more detailed medical opinion.

The Veteran's eligibility for the PCAFC program is being reviewed due to a reassessment, and the Board has determined that remand is necessary to obtain relevant medical records and assess his current need for personal care services.

The Board has determined that the eligibility determination for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is legally inadequate and requires further review with a more detailed medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for skeletal arthritis and bilateral lung condition as there is no current evidence of these conditions, despite the Veteran's assertions. The claim was not remanded due to lack of a current disability or symptoms.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for an apportionment of the Veteran's VA benefits due to her divorce from the Veteran, severing their dependent relationship.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for congestive heart failure was granted with an effective date of May 29, 2020. The decision is based on direct service connection rather than a presumption due to herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and neuroendocrine cancer are due to his exposure to Agent Orange during active duty. The right jaw surgery is also linked to the Veteran's service-connected neuroendocrine cancer.

The Board has determined that there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error and has remanded the case for further development, including a detailed audit of the overpayment calculation.

The Veteran's death was not service-connected, but the appellant did not meet the marriage duration requirements for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development and examination of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The appeal for enrollment in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was dismissed because the appellant did not timely file a VA Form 10182, and good cause to extend the filing deadline was not shown.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of special apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits is dismissed because he does not have a personal stake in the issue.

The Board has determined that there was a duty-to-assist error prior to the decision on appeal and requires a legally adequate medical decision regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services, supervision or protection, and instruction.

The Veteran's death resulted in the termination of his enrollment in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The appeal is denied.