Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of information in the claims file regarding why the appellant's claim for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) was denied. The AOJ must obtain all relevant documents and readjudicate the issue.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left diaphragm paralysis was granted, with an effective date of September 30, 2019.

The Board denied service connection for a left eye disability, finding that the Veteran's only diagnosed condition was refractive error and there was no evidence of superimposed disease or injury. The claim is dismissed as presumptive service connection due to burn pit exposure is not applicable.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand burn with sensitivity to cold and bilateral hand arthritis due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for dry eye syndrome but has remanded the issue of service connection for floaters (myodesopsia). The Veteran's dry eye syndrome is found to be related to her service, while the cause and progression of her floaters are still under consideration.

The Board denied service connection for a blood disability, finding no evidence of onset in service or within the applicable presumptive period. The Veteran's current blood disorders were not shown to be related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) as the claim was granted in full and there is no allegation of error of fact or law for appellate consideration.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for rectal bleeding due to conflicting opinions and a need for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability was dismissed due to the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, finding that his skin cancers are at least as likely as not related to his military service, including exposure to herbicide agents like Agent Orange.

The Veteran died of Alzheimer's disease, which the VA examiner determined was not caused by his service-connected conditions or any in-service exposure to jet fuel and solvents. The Board found that there is no evidence of a nexus between the cause of death and service.

The Veteran's applications for benefits under the VA PCAFC are being remanded due to insufficient reasoning in the initial decisions. The Board requires a medical opinion from the CEAT regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services, supervision or protection, and instruction without which his ability to function would be seriously impaired.

The Veteran's appeal for reimbursement of travel expenses was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. The Board cannot issue a decision on any underlying claim at this time.

The Board has determined that the decision on eligibility for PCAFC benefits was not adequately notified to the Veteran and his caregiver-spouse, and thus requires remand to correct this due process deficiency.

The Veteran's applications for benefits under the VA PCAFC were denied in December 2019 and April 2021, respectively. The Board has ordered remand to obtain a medical opinion from the CEAT regarding whether the Veteran requires personal care services or supervision.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in the eligibility determination for PCAFC benefits and requires an adequate medical decision.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death and determined that an effective date of March 21, 1996 is appropriate.

The Veteran seeks an effective date prior to April 10, 2024, for the awards of service connection for cancer of his lymph nodes and bone. The Board denied these claims as there is no evidence of metastasization of the Veteran's cancer to his bones and lymph nodes before that period.,The Veteran also seeks an earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound status. The Board denied this claim as there was no indication he was permanently housebound prior to April 10, 2024.

The Veteran's appeals for a compensable disability rating for dry mouth syndrome and a higher rating for deviated nasal septum were dismissed due to untimeliness of the Notice of Disagreement.

The Board has found the VA examination inadequate and remanded for a new opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's vasodepressor syncope and his active duty service, including toxic exposures.