Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits, effective May 1, 2014, was proper based on a change in countable income from Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits.

The Veteran's cause of death, glioblastoma, was not related to service on a presumptive or direct basis. The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's service-connected dermatophytosis is rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds no basis for a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for panic disorder due to outstanding records from the Veteran's service with the Texas Air National Guard.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of the Veteran's skin conditions to his military service. The VA will obtain additional records and provide an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for essential tremors due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors and a need for an adequate medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for left heart catheterization as it is not a disability subject to service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with depressed mood resulted in occupational and social impairment, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The appeal is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an error in providing notice of a hearing option. The Veteran and his representative will be notified about their right to participate in a pre-decisional AOJ hearing.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error and requires an adequate medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's congestive heart failure.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and requires an adequate medical decision regarding the Veteran's eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).

The Veteran's eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) has been extended and will be reassessed at a later time, so their appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's application for enrollment in the PCAFC was denied due to his death, as the program requires that all assessments and designations be completed before benefits can be provided. As such, eligibility cannot be granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination and a need for further medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claimed kidney condition, prostatitis, and urinary frequency.

The Veteran seeks payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided on January 15, 2025. The claim is remanded to determine if the care was authorized under 38 U.S.C. § 1703 (for VA facilities) or 38 U.S.C. § 1728 (emergency non-VA treatment).

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's pancreatic cancer, finding that it was due to exposure to herbicide agents during active service. The cause of death is also considered service-connected as the primary cause of death was pancreatic cancer.

The Board has determined that there was a duty-to-assist error prior to the decision on appeal and requires an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services, supervision, or instruction.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected atrial fibrillation is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC eligibility is being remanded due to a legal error in the previous decision and an incomplete medical opinion. The VA will need to provide a new medical opinion based on updated criteria and reconsider the case under the correct eligibility standards.