Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has found that the Veteran's current right calf disability is a current condition, but there are outstanding service treatment records that need to be obtained before determining if the injury occurred during active duty and if it is related to any in-service event. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has determined that the decisions on eligibility for enrollment in the PCAFC were not legally adequate and remanded to correct this error.

The Veteran's liver cancer is granted as service connected due to exposure to herbicides during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The appeal is remanded due to inadequate notification of the decision and pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, specifically regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits and SSA disability records.

The Board has identified a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error and is remanding the case to the agency of original jurisdiction for correction of such error, including obtaining a legally adequate medical decision regarding eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion and need for clarification on eligibility criteria. The Veteran's application for PCAFC benefits is being reviewed again, with a focus on whether he meets the eligibility requirements and if participation in the program would be beneficial.

The Board has remanded the claims due to a need for additional medical examination to determine the severity of the Veteran's right hip disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and increased rating for lung cancer is being remanded due to pending development, while the effective date of service connection remains unresolved.

The Veteran's right thumb pain, including dislocation, fracture, and arthritis, is granted service connection. The appeal for PTSD is dismissed due to untimely filing. The claim of left hand arthritis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma, specifically related to exposure to burn pits and other toxins during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left foot bunion is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine its etiology.

The Veteran is found to be able to independently perform activities of daily living and does not need personal care services, leading to a denial of eligibility for PCAFC benefits.

The Board has determined that the decision on eligibility for PCAFC benefits was not properly sent to the Veteran's accredited representative, and thus a new notice must be issued as per regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in benefits under the PCAFC was not properly considered and is remanding the case to allow for a new determination based on the correct legal criteria.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for pain of the extremities, hypertension, and headaches due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for nephropathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for all issues related to hip flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation ratings as well as service connection for bladder disorder. Effective October 15, 2019, SMC was granted due to the Veteran's multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hernia is not related to her military service and denied her claim. The left knee strain case was remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding D.D.'s permanent incapacity prior to age 18, and clarification of which document was incorrectly translated.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient records and a need for additional development. The appellant seeks service connection for the cause of her husband's death, which was caused by sepsis resulting from cholangiocarcinoma.