Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board denied the survivor's special monthly pension (SMP) due to the appellant's net worth exceeding the limit for receipt of the benefit.

The Veteran's appeal for a Level 2 stipend in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was dismissed because he did not timely file a Notice of Disagreement within the one-year period after receiving the decision.

The case is remanded due to the need for a new medical opinion regarding personal care services needs and supervision or protection based on neurological impairment. The eligibility for PCAFC enrollment remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in the decision-making process and the need for additional evidence, including VA-authorized treatment records and private treatment records. The Veteran's disability rating for his right foot heel spur surgery is being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran is not competent to handle his VA benefits due to dementia, and the appeal is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for reimbursement of medical services provided by Orthopedic One was dismissed due to the form not clearly identifying the specific decision or issue being appealed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not require personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on an inability to perform activities of daily living or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction. The appeal is being remanded due to insufficient reasoning and lack of detailed medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error in the April 2023 decision, requiring an additional medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran requires personal care services.

The Veteran passed away during the appeal process, so their claim for non-Hodgkin lymphoma service connection is dismissed.

The Veteran's PCAFC application was denied because the dates of his active service are after May 7, 1975 and before September 11, 2001, which makes him ineligible for benefits under current regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for alcohol and drug abuse, to include as secondary to mental health due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the denial for service connection for wisdom teeth removal (also claimed as right side numbness) before a decision was made.

The Veteran's PTSD was denied for ratings in excess of 30 percent from August 16, 2018 to January 14, 2020 and from January 14, 2020 to April 2020.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding payment for medical expenses incurred at Memorial Health System on April 18-19, 2013. The Veteran's entitlement remains denied as VA cannot make payment because of his other health insurance (OHI).

The Veteran's initial rating for urinary infection residuals prior to November 4, 2015 was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a higher than 20 percent evaluation. The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to January 10, 2023 remains on appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for his service-connected eye disabilities and entitlement to TDIU prior to November 5, 2012 due to inadequate opinions regarding the severity of his conditions over time.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to issues related to the validity of an overpayment debt and potential applicability of a new statute. The Veteran will be asked to provide financial information, and the Committee on Waivers and Compromises will reconsider whether a waiver is warranted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for his right medial meniscus tear (limitation of flexion) due to inadequate development and lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of April 15, 2016 for his TDIU award due to the fact that he had full-time gainful employment prior to this date and did not meet the criteria for a TDIU based on unemployability.