Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of left cubital tunnel syndrome status post cubital tunnel release is dismissed as a matter of law due to the finality of prior rating decisions and the one-year appeal period.

The appeal for TDIU and DEA benefits is dismissed as moot because the Veteran's claims were granted during the AMA appeal period.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the denial of service connection for Anemia GWOT during a hearing, and the Board dismissed the issue with no determination on the merits.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected dermatophytosis was dismissed because she did not comply with the procedural requirements for initiating appellate review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cholangiocarcinoma is related to his military service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange during service in Vietnam. After considering all evidence and resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran, the Board granted service connection for cholangiocarcinoma.

The Board has granted service connection for a right foot disorder and a left foot disorder, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for entitlement to aid and attendance benefits due to a claims processing error, as no valid AOJ decision existed on the date identified in the VA Form 10182.

The Board dismissed the appeal of an initial compensable disability rating for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD).,The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for service-connected vaginal fistulas.,The Board denied entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to May 19, 2024, for service-connected perianal fistula.,The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating as of May 19, 2024, for service-connected perianal fistula.,The Board denied entitlement to service connection for hemorrhoids.

The Veteran's immune thrombocarpnia purpura disability resulted from his exposure to the Camp Lejeune contaminated water during his active military service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for entitlement to a small electric mobility scooter and an electric wheelchair as they are not within the jurisdiction of the Board.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right hip disability diagnosed as right hip, femoral acetabular impingement syndrome, finding that it had its onset in service and continues to persist. The decision is based on a presumption of service connection due to continuous symptoms since separation from service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for proper notice of her decision and clarification on whether her discharge from service was due to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal of the claim for service connection for right hand fingers and thumb disability before a decision was made.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for multiple myeloma has been granted, with a rating of 100 percent effective from August 10, 2022. The issue of service connection for plasmacytoma is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to August 7, 2024, for additional dependency benefits due to his adopted child P.B. The effective date is set at August 7, 2024, as it is the latest of all considered dates.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher level of SMC and SMC based on loss of use of the lower extremities due to duty-to-assist errors, lack of sufficient medical evidence, and inextricably intertwined issues.

The Veteran's appeal for benefits under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is dismissed because his eligibility has been extended until September 30, 2025.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of beneficiary travel expenses incurred on October 18, 2022 was denied due to a lack of proof of completed medical documentation. The Board finds that the AOJ decision did not provide adequate notice of the basis for the denial and remands the case for proper notification.

The Veteran's appeal for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k) based on the loss of use of one eye having only light perception is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal.