Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's cause of death, pancreatic cancer, is considered the primary cause of his death. Service connection for cause of death is granted.

Service connection for multiple myeloma is granted. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for COPD, PTSD, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss, as well as service connection for back, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases of entitlement to a separate compensable rating for hearing loss associated with BPPV and chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, and secondary service connection for headaches due to incomplete development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a hearing before the COWC and proper documentation of contact attempts.

The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma is related to sun exposure during service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new one must be conducted to determine if the Veteran's left eye disorder is related to service.

Your appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed because the VA Form 10182 was not timely filed.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of varicose veins of the left lower extremity was denied as there is no indication that there was any earlier pending claim for service connection for this condition which was not denied by a final rating decision.,Service connection for leg edema was denied as there is no evidence of a separate and distinct diagnosis of this condition.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and the case is being remanded for an adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) has been dismissed because their eligibility was extended due to a rule change, and they are not yet discharged from PCAFC.

The Veteran's appeal for PCAFC benefits is dismissed because the eligibility determination was extended due to a transition period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for exposure to Agent Orange, a mind or mental health disorder, and a lung condition. The evidence did not support the presence of these conditions during active service or within presumptive periods.

The Veteran withdrew their claim for service connection for hepatocellular carcinoma prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's appeal for a waiver of overpayment was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The appeal is being remanded due to inadequate notification of the decision and a lack of an adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Veteran's right and left foot bursitis are evaluated at a 10% rating, which is the minimum compensable rating. The Board finds that her symptoms do not warrant an increase in evaluation.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding the removal of the Veteran's spouse and children as dependents from his VA compensation award effective February 1, 2013. The Veteran submitted verification for dependency information which was accepted by VA.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has determined that the eligibility decision for PCAFC benefits was not in accordance with the applicable regulations and laws, and thus remands the matter to ensure proper notice is provided.