Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's voiding dysfunction is granted as secondary to his service-connected status post vasectomy with persistent pain syndrome, chronic epididymo-orchitis. His initial evaluation for this condition remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's bilateral leg cramps are rated at 10 percent for the period prior to June 5, 2025 and at 20 percent thereafter.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for TDIU prior to October 27, 2018.

The appeal for service connection for a right foot condition, including osteomyelitis of the right 5th toe, is dismissed as the claim was granted in full with a noncompensable rating assigned.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a coccyx disorder due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder (MDD), finding that there is no competent and probative evidence linking MDD to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for payment or reimbursement of medical services provided from May 15, 2011 to May 16, 2011 has been granted by the VHA. The appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining unresolved claims.

The Board denied the claim for service connection of high cholesterol as it is not a disability for VA purposes and there is no evidence of functional impairment affecting earning capacity.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and TDIU have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further action due to missing documents and incomplete information.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives and a need for further medical opinions regarding whether pain medications used for service-connected low back disability caused or aggravated gallbladder disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear resolution of the VR&E services claim and a need for further development. The Veteran's pursuit of a Juris Doctor degree under Chapter 31, Title 38 is in question.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left leg PAD did not have its onset in service and is unrelated to any in-service events or exposures, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for right orchiectomy, but has also determined that severance is proper due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The effective date remains February 6, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected Systemic Lupus Erythematous, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Raynaud's syndrome prevent her from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board granted TDIU effective September 25, 2025.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of fatty liver disease, and the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU and automobile and adaptive equipment benefits has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for cancer of the small intestine, finding that there is not a link between the condition and in-service herbicide exposure or any other in-service injury. The Veteran's current diagnosis was diagnosed more than three decades after his separation from service.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU rating was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal, and there is no eligible party for substitution.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral ear disability, excluding skin-related manifestations of lupus, finding no current disability and thus not meeting one of the three requirements for service connection.