Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder was manifest by symptoms that more closely approximated the level of impairment required for a disability rating of 30 percent, resulting in an order denying his claim for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a dose estimate for radiation exposure and the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's testicular condition is related to service, specifically his in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal before a decision was made, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran was granted service connection for left and right achilles tendonitis effective May 1, 2010. The decision is based on the facts found but not earlier than the date of receipt of his claim.

The Board found that the Veteran and his ex-spouse were not compliant with their obligations to remain eligible for VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), leading to its revocation. The appeal was denied as the criteria to restore benefits are not met.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not eligible for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to a lack of personal care services. The decision is being remanded because the VA did not obtain necessary records and failed to consider whether participation would be in the best interest of the Veteran.

The Board has granted a 100% rating for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with loss of use of both upper extremities and effective dates for SMC based on loss of use of both hands since February 17, 2012.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding a proposed reduction in rating for malignant neoplasm of the sigmoid colon with secondary malignant neoplasm of the liver from 100% to noncompensable, as the issue was not implemented and the Veteran did not object.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 21, 2021 for the award of service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity orthostatic tremors. The Veteran's claims are now remanded for further development to determine appropriate initial ratings.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because she did not specify which specific determination with which she disagreed, and she did not appear for the scheduled hearing.

The Board has granted service connection for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active service in Vietnam due to exposure to environmental factors such as liver flukes and Agent Orange.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastric cancer with helicobacter pylori and hepatic metastases from primary stomach cancer, as secondary to his now service-connected gastric cancer with helicobacter pylori, have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's exposure to toxic substances during military service is at least as likely as not related to his current conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is being remanded due to the need to verify his qualifying periods of service. The AOJ must ensure proper development by obtaining any outstanding federal records and conducting necessary examinations or medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the eligibility determination for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is legally inadequate and requires further review with a more detailed medical opinion.

The appeal concerning eligibility to enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is denied due to the death of the Veteran, making it impossible to complete the application requirements and designate a Primary Family Caregiver.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for VA home loan benefits due to not meeting the minimum character of discharge requirements and his active duty for training period does not qualify under the applicable regulations.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as there is no valid appeal relating to the entitlement to payment or reimbursement for medical services provided at Colusa Medical Center.

The Board has determined that the February 2024 decision by the AOJ was legally inadequate due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error. The case is being remanded for further review and consideration of all relevant evidence, including medical opinions from the CEAT.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a compensable disability rating for Crohn's disease with anemia, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran died due to metastatic pancreatic cancer. The appellant believes the cause of death was related to in-service exposures, but there is no evidence of foreign service or toxic exposure risk activity (TERA). The Board finds that VA purposes consider any cancer as a 'radiogenic disease,' triggering certain duty-to-assist responsibilities. The case is remanded for further development regarding possible exposure to mercury and/or X-ray radiation.