Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for service-connected chronic myeloid leukemia on a schedular basis, but has remanded the case to consider whether an extraschedular rating is warranted.

The appeal for discharge from VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) was dismissed as the eligibility extension means no adverse determination remains.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of Chiari malformation, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unresolved issues regarding the creation of the Veteran's overpayment debt during his fugitive felon status period. The Veteran needs further development on this matter.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and no eligible parties have been substituted in the appeal.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or related to a service-connected condition, and he did not meet the criteria for burial benefits. His remains were cremated at home without interment in a VA cemetery.

The Veteran's eligibility for the PCAFC program has been extended until a later reassessment, so his appeal is dismissed.

The appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for nausea and unspecified dizziness, an increased rating for PTSD and sarcoidosis, and a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to provide proper notice of the Veteran's right to a hearing before the AOJ prior to the April 2021 rating decision on appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding an earlier effective date for individual unemployability. As a result, the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran requires personal care services due to an inability to perform his ADLs and/or a need for regular or extensive supervision, protection, or instruction without which the ability to function in daily life would be seriously impaired. The appeal is being remanded to determine if it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral eye condition, finding that there is no evidence linking his current eye disability to his active service or any in-service exposures.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder dysfunction and bowel dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected degenerative changes of the lumbar spine due to insufficient opinions in previous examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for earlier effective dates in both TDIU and DEA claims.

The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective date for hallux valgus and increased ratings for left foot pes cavus, left ankle degenerative joint disease with fusion and ankylosis, and non-painful left ankle scars was denied. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his claim for caregiver benefits under the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). The appeal is dismissed as a result.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's right leg venous insufficiency and DVT are being evaluated as potential additional disabilities resulting from VA treatment.

The Board has awarded service connection for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination and opinion on the issue of secondary service connection for bruxism.

The Veteran is requesting that the Board address a claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) regarding the December 2019 rating decision, specifically concerning additional ratings for bilateral pes planus under Diagnostic Codes (DC) 5282 and 5284. The Board finds this issue requires further development.