Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the October 2020 rating decision did not constitute an adjudicative determination from which a VA Form 10182 (Notice of Disagreement) may be filed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's muscular dystrophy, finding that it pre-existed service but was aggravated by active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC benefits was denied because he is not in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on any one of the following: inability to perform an ADL, need for supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury, or need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision without which the ability of the Veteran to function in daily life would be seriously impaired. The Board finds that the AOJ's decision did not meet the requisite criteria for notice under 38 U.S.C. 5104 and requires remand.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient procedural records regarding a clothing allowance for 2017. The Veteran's appeal is not about service connection and thus does not apply the service connection theory.

The Veteran's appeal for a second clothing allowance for the 2021 calendar year was dismissed as the administrative decision approving two allowances has been made, resolving the issue in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on July 12, 2021 and August 23, 2021 have been dismissed as the benefits sought have already been approved.

The Board has determined that a new medical opinion is needed to clarify the basis for the denial of eligibility for PCAFC benefits, and the AOJ must issue notice to the parties regarding the decision.

The appeal for VA home loan benefits has been granted, and there is no longer any case or controversy in this matter.

The Board denied eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC program as the Veteran was found to be able to perform most activities of daily living independently and did not require personal care services or supervision, protection, or instruction due to an inability to perform ADLs.

The Board has determined that there are missing documents relevant to the Veteran's VR&E claim, specifically his Rehabilitation Needs Inventory (RNI). The AOJ is required to ensure all relevant records are obtained and associated with the claims file. If any records cannot be located, efforts must be made to rebuild the Veteran's file.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an allergic reaction to insect bites, poison infections, bees, tics, other is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The Board will schedule the Veteran for an examination to obtain a new opinion regarding his service connection claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will need additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's colon cancer.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acute lymphoblastic leukemia is at least as likely as not related to his in-service exposure to radiation, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed bilateral ear disability did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his thoracic spine disability was denied by the Board, as his current range of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected right upper extremity disorders prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to July 19, 2011. The Board granted TDIU on this basis.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete compliance with its prior instructions and a need for further development, including obtaining additional VA medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder, to include constipation, as due to a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness (MUCMI).

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities is denied because the evidence does not show he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has determined that the remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cardiovascular disorders, specifically whether they are aggravated by his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and if any were incurred during service.