Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for right hip post-surgery and left hip post-surgery, but the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and depression) is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is needed, including obtaining an addendum VA opinion.

The Veteran's emergency medical treatment for a leg injury sustained while slipping on ice is covered by VA, as the non-VA facility was not feasibly available and the Veteran did not have other health insurance that fully extinguished his liability.

The Board has found that there was not substantial compliance with its remand directives and has ordered further development regarding the Veteran's exposure to AFFF during service, which is now conceded. The claim will be readjudicated.

The Veteran's proteinuria and urinary frequency were found to be caused by his service-connected chronic kidney disease. The bilateral foot disability was not found to have been incurred or caused by service, including exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell cancer of the left tonsil (tonsil cancer) and remanded the issue of entitlement to a compensable disability rating for residuals of adenocarcinoma of the lung, right upper lobe prior to October 19, 2021.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for OCD due to a potential discrepancy in VA medical opinions and the need for clarification.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's application for eligibility in the PCAFC program was denied due to not meeting the criteria of needing personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on an inability to perform ADLs and/or need for supervision or protection. The Board finds that the AOJ did not provide proper notice as required by law.

The Veteran's appeal for a certificate of eligibility for the purposes of obtaining a VA loan guaranty was dismissed as his request has been granted and there is no longer any controversy.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.

The Veteran withdrew his claim seeking eligibility to enroll in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The Board dismissed this appeal.

The Veteran's cause of death, dermal lymphoma, is presumed to be service-connected due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. Accrued benefits are denied as no claim was pending at the time of his death.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's applications to recognize D.H. and J.H. as dependent stepchildren should be remanded due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran in his application, which prevented a full review of the case.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection prior to July 15, 2021, was denied.,The Veteran's request for a higher initial rating for his status post injury to left big toe with left foot hallux valgus disability was also denied.

The Board has determined that the decision on eligibility for enrollment in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is legally inadequate and requires further review by the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT).

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for hysterectomy, finding that her hysterectomy is etiologically related to her in-service pelvic pain and ovarian cysts.

The Veteran's application to enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied due to his death, making him ineligible for the program.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring an examination and medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's prostate disability is related to service, including his toxic exposures in Vietnam.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's spouse does not meet the criteria for regular aid and attendance, thus denying the restoration of SMC based on this need.