Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has granted an initial 80 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy, finding that his symptoms are analogous to having more than 10 minor seizures weekly.

The Veteran's representative has withdrawn the appeal for the increased rating claim for emphysema.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the level specified in 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(1) due to service-connected bilateral upper and lower extremity weakness, which requires regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the inadequacy of the VA examination conducted in April 2023, which did not include a dental specialist. The Veteran's claim for service connection for his claimed dental condition, including gum disease, will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to January 30, 2018 is dismissed as the Board has already granted TDIU from April 29, 2015 based on the earliest possible effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for pulmonary fibrosis, finding that the Veteran's condition is at least as likely as not related to his exposure to Agent Orange during active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) due to the receipt of his claim on August 19, 2025.

The Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings for bilateral peripheral vascular disease has been denied. Effective June 16, 2016, a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board has decided that the AOJ failed to consider a motion for revision of the October 2014 rating decision on the basis of CUE in the first instance, and thus, the RO is required to adjudicate this claim.

The Board has granted service connection for basal cell carcinoma, finding it is due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The evidence supports a link between Agent Orange exposure and the development of basal cell carcinoma.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for injury induced loss of teeth numbers 12 and 13, to include bridge from teeth numbers 11 to 14 is remanded due to the failure to obtain all relevant private treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits as his preferred vocational goal of becoming an attorney was not suitable given his past criminal convictions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for benign prostatic hypertrophy was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's cause of death was found to be related to his service-connected atrial fibrillation, which is a secondary condition to his hypertension. The Board granted the claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil is granted service connection due to herbicide exposure during service. The cause of death, metastatic head cancer, is also granted as it was a contributory cause.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of pancreatic neoplasm has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this matter as it is no longer pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for fungal infection of the feet is being remanded due to new and relevant evidence having been received. The VA will readjudicate the claim taking into consideration all of the evidence of record.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for duodenitis with gastritis and hiatal hernia, effective January 9, 2024. The decision is based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran after previous denials.

The appeal to assign Tier Level 1 eligibility under the PCAFC program has been dismissed as the eligibility was extended until September 30, 2028.

The Veteran seeks recognition of S.S. as his child for the purpose of additional dependency compensation due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining age 18. The appeal is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error in providing proper notice under the VCAA.