Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral lung disability, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability and attributing any condition to his long history of smoking.

The Board has determined that the VA Regional Office did not adequately review the Veteran's records to substantiate a Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) and has ordered additional development, including contacting relevant state and federal agencies for missing military personnel records and finance documents. The case is being remanded for further evaluation of whether the Veteran's prostate cancer is related to his service, with particular attention given to any TERA exposure.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the decision on appeal is legally inadequate and requires remand for further action, including obtaining a medical opinion from the CEAT regarding personal care services needs and supervision requirements. The AOJ must also provide compliant notice to the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding payment for non-VA dental services provided on April 23, 2021, and May 21, 2021, as these claims have been administratively approved by VA.

The Veteran's parotid gland cancer is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicide agent while serving in Vietnam.

The Board has granted the Appellant's request for effective date of January 30, 2015 for basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits. The decision is based on the untimely election of the beginning date for DEA benefits and finding good cause shown.

The Board has determined that the eligibility decision for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate due to insufficient notice and an inadequate medical opinion. The case is remanded for proper notification and a new, adequate medical review.

The Veteran's appeal to have an earlier effective date for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was dismissed due to a procedural defect.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied due to the lack of service within eligible dates. The Board has ordered remand to reconsider eligibility based on expanded criteria and conduct necessary assessments.

The Board has remanded the cases due to duty-to-assist errors and inadequate VA decision notices.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC)(t) is being remanded to the AOJ for further review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip arthritis is secondary to his service-connected knee conditions and grants service connection for both left and right hip arthritis.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal seeking eligibility for enrollment in the VA healthcare system.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of April 15, 2016 for the awards of separate evaluations for anoxic brain injury with various conditions and special monthly compensation benefits.

The Veteran's appeal seeking a higher amount for the awarded aid and attendance allowance was dismissed as the appellant withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's bladder condition, female sexual dysfunction (FSAD), hysterectomy residuals, and ovarian cystectomy residuals have been granted service connection. The application to revise the January 2005 rating decisions based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) for infertility, pelvic pain, ovarian cyst, and appendectomy scar has been remanded.

An effective date of January 12, 2011, but no earlier, for the award of service connection for bilateral foot onychomycosis is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for right hallux valgus, left hallux valgus, and left heel bone cyst, finding that the conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's hidradenitis suppurativa is granted a 60 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The claim for TDIU has been remanded.