Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has granted the appellant's eligibility for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a May 2024 rating decision, as the October 2018 initial denial of service connection for TMJ is considered the first decision with respect to this case. The effective date for the award of service connection and the associated rating remains pending.

The Board has determined that the eligibility decision for PCAFC benefits is not based on a thorough review of the Veteran's medical condition and requires additional private treatment records to be obtained. The case is being remanded to allow VHA to obtain these records and provide an adequate CEAT opinion.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The claims for service connection and rating are not valid as they do not survive the Veteran's passing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal should be remanded due to insufficient explanation in the CEAT decision regarding his need for personal care services. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion from CEAT.

The Board has determined that a new medical opinion is needed to clarify the eligibility for PCAFC benefits due to insufficient reasoning in the previous decision. The AOJ must also provide proper notice of the denial and requirements for appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right foot conditions, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing flat feet were aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on June 14, 2024, from Ballinger Memorial Hospital District and Dr. Alan Hardwicke due to incomplete records regarding timely filing and exhaustion of third-party action.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to August 9, 2024 has been dismissed due to failure to submit a new VA Form 10182 as requested by the Board.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $13,957.00 due to fault on his part and lack of undue hardship.

Your claim for a compensable rating for alopecia has been denied, and the issue is dismissed as your notice of disagreement was untimely.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and a lack of private treatment records. The RO is instructed to obtain any outstanding private medical records, especially from periods prior to active service, and provide the Veteran with appropriate VA examinations to determine the current nature and etiology of her bilateral ankle and wrist conditions.

The Veteran withdrew all his pending appeals, and the Board dismissed the appeal due to this withdrawal.

The Veteran's TMJ symptoms more nearly approximated an interincisal range of 21 to 29 mm without dietary restrictions to mechanically altered foods throughout the entire appeal period, warranting a 20 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's gout is related to his service.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the disability rating for olecranon bursitis, left upper extremity, elbow and the entitlement to a higher disability rating are remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's left ear chronic suppurative otitis media is characterized by suppuration and has been rated at a 10 percent since August 2, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperlipidemia as it is not a disability for VA purposes.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded due to a duty to assist error, specifically the lack of consent form and CT scan report from Houston VAMC.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran died while your case was pending. The Board does not have jurisdiction to decide the merits of your claim.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the rating for spinal fusion before a decision was made.