Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's Crohn's disease with resection of small intestines is now rated at 60 percent effective May 19, 2024.

The appeal is denied as the Veteran and his former spouse, who applied for PCAFC benefits, have not remained eligible due to their divorce. The Board found that the applicants' divorce precluded initial eligibility.

The Board has determined that the July 2021 decision denying eligibility to enroll in PCAFC is not supported by sufficient reasoning and must be remanded for a more detailed medical opinion and proper notice.

The Veteran's continued enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) has been extended until September 30, 2028. The appeal is dismissed as there are no remaining issues with which the appellant disagrees.

The Veteran's right hand thumb, index finger, long finger, ring finger, and little finger disabilities are currently rated as 10 percent disabling each. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hiatal hernia and his service, including possible toxic exposure risk activity.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the proposed reduction of pension benefits due to lack of a final decision by VA.

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 it impossible to complete the required assessments and designation as a Primary Family Caregiver.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's endometriosis is related to her active service and granted her claim for service connection.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied because the serious injuries were incurred prior to September 11, 2001 and the application was filed before October 1, 2022.

The Veteran's lung condition, including pulmonary fibrosis, bibasilar bronchiectasis, and honeycombing of the lungs, was rated at 60 percent under Diagnostic Code 6825. The decision grants this rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of information about the Veteran's IVDS disability without medication. The Veteran will need to undergo another VA examination to determine the severity of her condition.

The Veteran's rating for lymphoma was reduced from 100% to noncompensable effective August 1, 2025. The Board found that the reduction did not comply with procedural requirements and granted restoration of a 100% rating.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the Veteran's status post open septorhinoplasty with right septal deviation, finding that it did not result in at least 50 percent obstruction of the nasal passage on both sides or complete obstruction on one side.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning eligibility for benefits under the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death, finding that his service-connected PTSD caused or aggravated several behaviors and risk factors leading to the acute cardiac event which resulted in his death.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for primary myelofibrosis with anemia and marginal zone lymphoma as the Veteran withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). As a result, the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, specifically regarding the need for a VA examination and medical opinion under the PACT Act.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition for compensation purposes, finding that his periodontal disease and extensive decay are not considered compensable disabilities.