Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right flat foot as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions, and the evidence does not support a finding that they are related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services and whether participation in PCAFC would be beneficial. The VA will obtain an opinion from CEAT on these matters.

The Board has determined that there was an error in the initial decision regarding eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC program and requires a new medical determination considering all available evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the addition of his child, E., as a dependent to his award of VA disability benefits was denied. The Board found that the earliest possible effective date is June 26, 2025, based on the dates provided in the regulations and the evidence submitted.

The Board has determined that there was a duty-to-assist error prior to the decision on appeal and requires an adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for VA's PCAFC program.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for the service-connected eye condition other than hypertensive retinopathy, to include dry eye and cataracts is being remanded due to a failure to obtain VA examinations referenced in a November 2024 opinion.

The Veteran's PCAFC eligibility was reassessed and found to no longer meet the new eligibility requirements. However, due to an interim final rule extending eligibility for Legacy participants, the decision will not take effect, and the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to ambiguity regarding whether the Veteran currently has a bilateral arthritis foot condition that is distinct from his service-connected hallux valgus and pes cavus conditions. Further clarification is needed.

The Veteran's PCAFC benefits were set to be revoked due to not meeting new eligibility requirements, but the extension of legacy participant status and ongoing review prevented this from happening.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in the medical opinion and insufficient notice, and will evaluate the eligibility for PCAFC enrollment based on the correct statutory criteria.

The appeal for eligibility for benefits under the PCAFC program is dismissed due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement.

The Veteran's eligibility to continue enrollment in the PCAFC program has been extended indefinitely due to ongoing reassessments and proposed rule changes. The appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for celiac disease and gastrointestinal disability due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's enrollment at Coleman University was closed before he could complete his master's degree. The Board granted restoration of educational assistance benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, as the Veteran transferred less than 12 credits from a program that closed.

The Veteran's right hip disability, characterized by limited flexion to 20 degrees due to pain and weakness during flare-ups, is granted a 30% rating from June 28, 2018. The other issues remain denied.

The Veteran's left foot remote injury and right foot fracture were granted initial disability ratings of 20 percent each, with the decision finding that the symptoms were moderately severe throughout the period on appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, including skin cancer on his hands, face, and neck, finding that there was no causal relationship between his current condition and military service.

The Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease and hypertension are found to be the primary cause of his current acquired psychiatric disorders, including unspecified adjustment disorder and unspecified neurocognitive disorder. Service connection for these conditions is granted from August 7, 2023.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's skin disorders, including seborrheic keratosis, neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin, and basal cell carcinoma, are not related to his military service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's food allergies are related to military service, and the Board granted service connection for these conditions. However, due to lack of employment information provided by the Veteran, TDIU prior to May 27, 2022 was denied.