Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of his diagnosed benign brain tumor, including whether it was incurred in service due to his conceded exposure to toxins and other chemicals during Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because they died during the pendency of their case, and no one is eligible to take their place in the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left eye and left index finger disabilities due to incomplete development of records, including VA and private treatment records. The Veteran's left eye disability may be related to his active service exposure through all applicable military deployments, as well as his obesity which could have contributed to its onset or progression.

The Veteran's surviving spouse claim was denied as the appellant and the Veteran were divorced prior to the Veteran's death, and common law marriage is not recognized in Florida. The appellant did not meet the criteria for recognition as a valid substitute claimant.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal, and the Board has accepted this request.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to July 3, 2015 as the appellant requested withdrawal of all pending VA claims and appeals.

The Veteran's cause of death, respiratory failure and overwhelming sepsis with contributory hypotension, was attributed to his underlying Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), which developed as a result of the bone marrow transplant he underwent due to CML. The Board found that service connection for CML could not be established because there was no evidence showing it was incurred during or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities required the need for regular aid and attendance of another person as of September 16, 2025.,Prior to September 16, 2025, the weight of evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran was in need of regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is not entitled to a special apportionment of his VA benefits on behalf of their child due to the appellant's income exceeding her expenses. However, the Board has granted a $1,000 monthly apportionment starting from June 2024 until B.A.'s dependency ends.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical services from July 24 to July 28, 2012, at Bayhealth Hospital was dismissed because the appellant did not file a timely substantive appeal within 60 days following issuance of the November 2024 SOC.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for accrued benefits and service connection for cause of death due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current neurocognitive disorder is related to his in-service injury, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for eligibility for VA home loan guaranty benefits was dismissed as there was no initial AOJ decision to review, and the claim was erroneously docketed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in the VA examination and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the appellant's respiratory disability, specifically residuals of Valley fever.

The appeal for service connection for arthritis and joint pain is dismissed. The claim for fungal disorder is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and for further consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to discrepancies in the separation pay amount and financial hardship issues. The specific details of conditions, service connection theory, exposure basis, and rating assigned are not provided as they were not relevant to the decision.

The Veteran's left eye was diagnosed with aphakia, resulting in only light perception. The Board found that the Veteran effectively lost use of his left eye and granted special monthly compensation (K) based on this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not obtaining translations for Spanish documents.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal regarding the recoupment of disability compensation due to his incarceration for more than 60 days, finding that the retroactive restoration was proper and noting an error in a previous decision. The Board found no basis for service connection or other claims.