Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for cause of death and DIC benefits due to an improper concurrent election under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).

The Veteran's appeal for a certificate of eligibility for the purposes of obtaining a VA loan guaranty was dismissed because her request has been granted, and there is no longer any controversy to address.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to revise a 1972 rating decision denying service connection for right foot loss of range of motion, finding no clear and unmistakable error.

The Board denied the waiver of an overpayment of educational assistance benefits under Chapter 35 due to the appellant's withdrawal from courses, finding that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience. The decision is based on fault for creation of the debt being on the appellant, no fault by VA, and repayment not causing undue financial hardship.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral foot disorder has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal in April 2025.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete examination and the need to consider service connection for internal fistulas and TNF alpha inhibitor induced Lupus. A new VA examination is required to assess the severity of her Crohn's disease.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a respiratory disability, including emphysema and mucus with coughing due to an error in providing notice. The AOJ is instructed to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to a hearing.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral foot conditions due to a lack of medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of her conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his prostate cancer, which is presumed to have been due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical services provided on various dates in 2025 are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and clarification.

The Veteran's appeal regarding the proposed reduction in his rating for adjustment disorder was dismissed because such appeals are not allowed by law.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue regarding their service connection for a skull fracture in the right eye has been withdrawn, and thus the case is dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's pulmonary nodules are causally related to his active duty military service and grants entitlement to service connection.

Your appeal for non-service connected pension has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of December 12, 2018 for the grant of a higher rating of 30 percent for the service-connected left hand disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a gastrointestinal disability due to procedural issues and will consider any additional evidence provided by the RO.

The Veteran's damage of the sensory nerve branch of the left mandibular nerve is rated at 30 percent, but no higher, and this decision grants a rating in excess of the current 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred on December 5, 2019 at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus is remanded due to incomplete records and the need to determine eligibility under VA policies.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability due to lack of new and relevant evidence, as no such evidence was received after the September 2020 decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected disabilities, but further medical opinion is needed to determine if any of these conditions were related to his active service.