Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for multiple myeloma, specifically related to exposure during active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for additional attempts to obtain private medical records related to the veteran's skin condition.

The Veteran's representative indicated that the Veteran conceded his condition is properly rated and did not wish to dispute it, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant withdrew her request for a hearing and did not allege any specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 60 percent for reactive airway disease and granuloma disease has been withdrawn by the appellant before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's testicular cancer is granted service connection based on exposure to cobalt 60 radiation. The liver disability issue remains pending and requires a TERA medical opinion.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits is being remanded due to the AOJ not evaluating the claim on the merits and providing a complete notice of the decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of chronic colitis resulting from colon resection and a colon disability, including colon cancer. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not eligible for participation in the PCAFC program. The decision is remanded due to inadequate notice and an incomplete medical review.

The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in the eligibility determination for PCAFC benefits and remands the case for further review.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not require personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months and therefore is not eligible for PCAFC benefits. The decision will be remanded to provide a more detailed medical opinion and complete notice as required by law.

The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits was denied because the eligibility criteria were not met due to the timing of the application and the fact that his serious injuries were incurred prior to September 11, 2001.

The Board has reinstated the Veteran's initial 100% disability rating for heart valve replacement with ascending aneurysm repair with graft, effective December 1, 2025. The reduction in rating was improper due to lack of evidence demonstrating improvement.

The appeal is denied as the Veteran died before final approval and designation of a Primary Family Caregiver could be completed, making it impossible to enroll in the PCAFC program.

The Veteran's application to enroll in the PCAFC was denied, and her Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was received more than one year after the decision. The Board dismissed the appeal due to a claims processing rules defect.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected back disability is being remanded to the AOJ for further action.

The appeal for continued enrollment in the PCAFC program is dismissed as moot due to an extension of eligibility.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his service-connected eye disability, including cataract with meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye syndrome, is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board finds that relevant VA treatment records from VistA Imaging are missing.

The Veteran's travel expenses for returning a 24-hour urine test sample to the VA Medical Center in North Reno, Nevada on November 5, 2024 are now fully reimbursed.

The Board has determined that the August 2020 decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally inadequate due to insufficient documentation and lack of a VFAI. The case is remanded for further review, including a medical opinion from CEAT regarding personal care services needs and supervision requirements.