Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Board found that the Veteran meets the criteria for a serious injury incurred or aggravated in active service, but the AOJ failed to conduct necessary assessments before making an eligibility determination.

The Board denied a separate compensable rating for an aortic aneurysm disability for accrued benefits purposes, finding that there was no objective medical evidence showing the Veteran's aortic aneurysm precluded exertion, measured five centimeters or more in diameter, was symptomatic, or required surgery or had any post-surgical symptoms or residuals at any time throughout the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to PCAFC benefits due to incomplete notice provided in the original decisions. The Veteran is required to receive proper notification of his eligibility based on the applicable laws and regulations.

The Veteran's application to enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was denied due to her death, making it impossible to complete the required assessments and designation as a Primary Family Caregiver.

The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's and his caregiver's application for eligibility in the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to the Veteran being able to independently perform all activities of daily living without requiring personal care services, thus not meeting the criteria for PCAFC benefits.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bunions, left foot; bunions, right foot; bursitis, bilateral feet; and shin splints as there is no current disability found in the record.

The appeal is remanded due to inadequate notification of the decision and a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits. The Veteran's eligibility must be re-evaluated with an adequate medical opinion.

The appeal to continue eligibility for benefits under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed due to an extension of eligibility.

The Board has remanded the claim for Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete earnings records from the Social Security Administration. The AOJ is instructed to obtain these records and review them before readjudicating the case.

The Board has determined that the June 2023 denial of PCAFC benefits was not adequately supported by evidence and requires further review with a medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a TMJ disorder due to a failure to contact him for a scheduled VA examination. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence and reschedule the examination.

The Board has determined that the eligibility decision for PCAFC benefits was legally inadequate and remanded to allow for a more thorough review of the Veteran's specific circumstances, including his need for personal care services and supervision.

The appeal of the eligibility for benefits under both the legacy and post-expansion PCAFC programs is being remanded due to procedural issues, including failure to provide proper notice and incomplete clinical determinations.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck injury is remanded due to the failure to obtain a VA examination or medical opinion prior to denying the claim, which constitutes a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error. The Veteran needs to be scheduled for an examination and medical opinion by an appropriate VA examiner.

The appeal is remanded due to inadequate notification of the decision and a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Veteran's appeal to review the apportionment of his VA disability compensation benefits was dismissed because he did not file a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) within sixty days after receiving notification of the decision.

The Veteran's death precluded initial eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's eligibility for participation in VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as there is no evidence that he requires personal care services due to an inability to perform ADLs or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction.

The Veteran's serious injury is now eligible for PCAFC benefits due to a change in eligibility criteria, and the claim must be remanded to process this.