Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for discoid lupus erythematosus as a qualifying chronic diagnosable MUCMI of unknown etiology in a Persian Gulf War veteran. The Veteran's disability is characterized by symptoms including muscle and joint pain, fatigue, rashes, and spots on his arms, and requires the use of corticosteroids for treatment for periods of at least 6 weeks.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the VA Form 10182 submitted on February 4, 2025 did not specify which rating decision or issues were being appealed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hand arthritis and right foot arthritis as there is no current diagnosis in his medical records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for Barrett's esophagus and acute undifferentiated abdominal pain of unclear etiology, finding that the evidence is evenly balanced enough to apply the benefit-of-the-doubt rule in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that a new medical opinion is needed to assess whether the Veteran requires personal care services, supervision or instruction based on his disability.

The Board has determined that the CEAT's decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits is not supported by adequate reasoning and must be remanded to obtain a more detailed medical opinion.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not meet the eligibility criteria for benefits under the VA PCAFC program. The decision is being remanded to provide proper notice and obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lung or breathing condition, including as due to asbestos exposure, is remanded. The Board finds insufficient evidence to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed condition without further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma, finding that the Veteran was exposed to herbicide agents during service. The conditions are presumed due to exposure.

The Board denied service connection for a dental disorder as the evidence did not show any compensable dental disability, and thus no entitlement to VA compensation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's esophageal cancer and its relation to service, including presumed exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU due to insufficient vocational information in the record. The Veteran is asked to complete VA Form 21-8940 and provide additional details about his work history.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate notice and confusion regarding VA examination requirements, as well as conflicting communications from the VA contractor.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with its previous remand directives and the case must be returned for further development. The Veteran's left elbow disability claim, including his contention of an in-service injury resulting from a fall, will require additional VA examination opinions to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to service or caused by other service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for right ear benign glomus tumor, finding that the condition was not related to service or any service-connected disability. The decision also noted that TDIU is in effect from January 20, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a respiratory disorder has been granted with an effective date of March 22, 2011. The appeal is dismissed as the benefits sought have already been fully granted.

The Board has determined that the eligibility decision for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate and requires a new medical opinion to address the Veteran's functional limitations due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right upper lobe pulmonary nodules and emphysema due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The VA examiner's opinions are inadequate as they do not explain why herbicide exposure is or is not related to the Veteran's lung conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to obtain the Veteran's DD-214 and military personnel records to determine if his service qualifies for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits.

The Veteran's estate needs to be established and the VA must determine if it has jurisdiction over the estate before considering a waiver of an overpayment debt. The estate will then be notified and given the opportunity to request a waiver.