Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for residuals of malaria and a TDIU are remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with the Board's previous instructions. The claim for an initial compensable rating for residuals of malaria is remanded for another VA examination, while the TDIU claim is remanded in conjunction with the malaria rating issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's liver disability and its relationship to service-connected hepatitis. The case is returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of entitlement to service connection for restless leg syndrome, left and right lower extremities due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's bilateral restless leg syndrome is not related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has found that the termination of DIC benefits for the Appellant was proper and not due to her actions or inaction, but solely due to the RO's failure to act promptly. The appeal is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding eligibility for attorney fees due to the appellant's request for withdrawal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors regarding the marital status of the Veteran and appellant, as well as the child's relationship to the Veteran. The issues are related to establishing these relationships for apportionment purposes.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal regarding an earlier effective date for his spouse and granted dependency compensation for his school-aged child, E., but only from January 13, 2020 to February 29, 2023.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as the issue has already been finally adjudicated and there are no ongoing claims or disputes.

The Board has granted service connection for supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma and residuals (throat cancer) due to exposure to asbestos at Laughlin Air Force Base during active duty service. The decision is based on the Veteran's current diagnosis, his military records indicating he was stationed there as a Refueling Unit Operator, and a private medical opinion supporting the causal relationship between the cancer and asbestos exposure.

The appeal for DIC benefits is dismissed as the claim was granted in a previous rating decision.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied because the serious injuries that caused his need for caregiver assistance occurred before September 11, 2001.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to May 20, 2019 was denied as the evidence showed he had full-time employment at a resort.

The Veteran's appeal concerning a clothing allowance for a right knee brace in 2019 has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has determined that the AOJ's decision regarding the change in the Veteran's means test eligibility category from copay exempt to copay required for income year 2019 is incomplete and requires further development. The claim will be remanded to obtain all missing documents related to this appeal, specifically, the IVM report for income year 2019.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no issue for which it can adjudicate, and the appellant's character of discharge from service does not constitute a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has determined that the appellant may have served in the National Guard or Army Reserves from July 1987 to January 1991, but further verification is needed. The case is being remanded for additional efforts to locate service records.

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 the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $5,644.14 due to fault on the part of the Veteran and unfair enrichment resulting from his incarceration.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's multiple myeloma and service exposure, specifically toxic exposure risk activities (TERA). The Veteran served in the military from December 1976 to October 1979. He contends that he was exposed to JP4 fuel during his time in service.