Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the case due to a need to associate certain FTCA files with the Veteran's claims file.

The Board has granted an extension of the time limit to file a claim for accrued benefits due to the Appellant's good cause, which includes forgetting about the matter and being unable to submit her claim within the one-year deadline due to the pandemic.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.

The Board has decided to remand the claim due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically regarding an inadequate opinion on whether the Veteran's diverticulosis and large intestine resection was aggravated by his service-connected hepatitis C with cirrhosis of the liver.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not require personal care services for a minimum of 6 continuous months based on an inability to perform and ADL and/or a need for supervision, protection or instruction. The decision is being remanded due to inadequate notification and a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death, poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with widespread peritoneal metastases and small bowel obstruction, is related to his service-connected conditions. The decision grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, finding that there was no evidence of a disease or injury in service and insufficient medical evidence to link his current condition to service.

The Board has determined that the VA did not properly consider whether the Veteran had other health insurance coverage for his emergency medical treatment on November 5, 2024. The matter is being remanded to ensure all relevant evidence is considered and a decision is made based on the correct legal standards.

The Board has determined that the revocation of the Veteran's participation in the PCAFC was improper, and basic eligibility is restored as of January 26, 2024.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flatfoot, finding that there is no evidence of aggravation beyond its natural progression during service. The Veteran's pes planus was noted at entry into service and did not worsen during his active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes cavus, finding that there was no evidence to support a higher rating based on the current symptoms and diagnoses.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and needs additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's angioedema.

The Veteran's appeal for continued enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed due to an extension of eligibility for legacy participants.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as a surviving spouse due to her remarriages after the Veteran's death, which barred her from being considered a proper claimant.

The Veteran's eligibility to continue enrollment in the PCAFC program has been extended indefinitely due to new regulations, and the appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's essential tremors are rated under DC 8103, which does not account for the use of medication. The Board finds a new VA opinion is needed to determine the current severity of his condition without the ameliorative effect of medication.

The Veteran's essential tremor, bilateral hands is currently rated as noncompensable. The claims for increased ratings for adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood and glenohumeral joint dislocation with right shoulder strain are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and records review.

The Board has determined that there is a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the eligibility decision for PCAFC benefits needs to be remanded. The CEAT's medical opinion was found to be legally inadequate, as it did not apply the correct legal standard regarding personal care services and supervision.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors and the need for a paid and due accounting of her compensation payments, including concurrent military pay, educational benefits, and additional compensation for a dependent spouse.