Other conditions decisions — 2026

The appeal for direct payment of fees based on the past-due benefits awarded in an October 2020 Rating Decision is dismissed because the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected left great toe partial amputation, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of metatarsal head removal.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to issues related to CUE in a previous rating decision, earlier effective date claims, and a claim for an increased rating.

The Veteran's appeal of increased ratings for his left hip and thigh disabilities, as well as the issue of TDIU, is being remanded due to procedural issues and need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a hysterectomy is granted as her condition had its onset in service and is directly related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and the Veteran's hospitalization for a tibial fracture. The claim will be returned for further development, including scheduling an appropriate VA examination.

The Veteran's right and left CTS have been granted increased ratings of 30% and 20%, respectively, for moderate incomplete paralysis.

The Board has ordered the AOJ to determine what, if any, expenses for the treatment in question in July 2014 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center were paid by Medicare or other non-VA health-plan contracts and the remaining amount reimbursable by VA.

The Board has granted a partial effective date of May 1, 2015 for the award of increased apportionment due to the Veteran's incarceration. However, an earlier effective date is remanded as the AOJ did not provide supplemental statements of the case to each party.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right eye condition has been denied as he failed to appear for the scheduled VA examination.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate since November 21, 2015. The case is returned to the AOJ for initial adjudication.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye disability, including right eye pseudophakia with retinal tear and vitreous hemorrhage, and left eye cataract, finding that there was not an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence to support the claim.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was denied because the VA treatment did not cause any new or additional disability, and there is no evidence that HCTZ caused his dehydration or TIA.

The Veteran's sleep disorder, diagnosed as insomnia and unspecified sleep disorder, is granted service connection. The claim for dental treatment eligibility is dismissed.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits based on her Veteran spouse due to her character of discharge being dishonorable, which precludes her from receiving VA benefits including Chapter 35 DEA.

The Veteran's surviving sister and appointed personal representative withdrew the appeal for entitlement to service-connected burial benefits and a transportation allowance, thus dismissing the appeal.

The Veteran's other specified trauma related disorder with panic attacks is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, due to significant occupational and social impairment.

Your appeals for restoration of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) have been resolved in your favor. The VA has restored these benefits effective June 1, 2025.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of chronic cough, leading to its dismissal.

The Board found that the termination of DIC benefits for a surviving spouse, effective January 1, 2024, was proper due to remarriage.