Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent disabling for their psychiatric condition was dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's eligibility period for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits expired on July 26, 2023. The Board denied the claim as there were no circumstances that allowed for an extension of her eligibility period.

The Board has decided that the appellant's request for an extension of DEA benefits beyond May 10, 2026 is not appropriate and has been remanded to provide a clear explanation in writing.

The Veteran's residuals of excision of laryngeal polyps have not manifested in any disabling conditions that would warrant a compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in decision-making and failure to provide proper notice of the applicable laws and regulations.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 3, 2025 for service connection of MCL on a direct basis is granted. The claims for earlier effective dates for the grant of SMC and evaluation of 100 percent for MCL are remanded.

The appeal is dismissed because the VA has already approved payment for the non-VA medical services provided to the Veteran by the appellant from August 1, 2021, to August 31, 2021.

The Veteran's attorney representative withdrew the appeal for eligibility to attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an August 2025 rating decision.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's cardiac disability and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, specifically failing to obtain an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current bilateral eye disability is related to service exposure to burn pits. The AOJ should obtain such an opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic right hip strain is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's child (A.S.) is granted a special apportionment from the Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits, equivalent to the dependency benefits paid on behalf of A.S., without causing undue hardship for the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot cold injury residuals, effective May 18, 1995. The decision is based on evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot cold injury residuals, effective May 18, 1995. The decision is based on evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's former spouse, E.O-P., was removed from his VA dependency compensation award due to a lack of verification. The Board has granted the appeal and reinstated her as a dependent effective April 1, 2019.

The Veteran's former spouse, E.O-P., was removed from his VA dependency compensation award due to a lack of verification. The Board has granted the appeal and reinstated her as a dependent effective April 1, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and is dismissed due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for deviated nasal septum (traumatic) since May 8, 2014 is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the March 2021 VA examination. A new examination by an appropriate clinician is needed to determine the current severity of the service-connected condition.

The appeal seeking payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided by SJMC on June 7, 2020 is dismissed because no claim was submitted to VA and there has been no decision rendered.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the claim for a waiver of overpayment due to retroactive termination of VA pension benefits has been fully granted by the Committee on Waivers and Compromises.