Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran has not reasonably discharged his responsibilities to his dependent child, K.R. The Board grants an apportionment of $400 per month of the Veteran's VA disability benefits for the parties' child.

The Veteran's right lower extremity nerve damage and right foot infection with tissue damage were not caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance has been dismissed due to the limitations imposed by evidentiary windows in the AMA system.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability may be related to service, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. However, a VA examination is needed to establish this relationship and correct any duty-to-assist error.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeal for service connection of bone spurs in both feet, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.

The Board has found a duty to assist error and remanded the case for further action, including clarification of medical expenses and income information.

The Veteran's eligibility for copay exemption in the VA healthcare system was changed from exempt to required due to his income exceeding the means test threshold. The appeal is denied as he does not meet the criteria for copay exemption.

The Veteran's bladder disorder is denied as there is no evidence showing it was incurred or aggravated during service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for a separate 100 percent rating for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is denied as there is no evidence of an increase in disability within one year prior to the February 16, 2011 claim.

The Board denied service connection for stroke, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and his stroke. The case is remanded for additional development related to entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's hiatal hernia with reflux esophagitis is rated at a 30 percent disability rating, effective June 5, 2020.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the overpayment debt due to the retroactive removal of dependent child, E.

The Veteran is granted an increased Level 2 stipend under the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to his need for supervision, protection, or instruction on a continuous basis due to cognitive decline, dementia symptoms, vision deficiencies, and recurring falls.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of ambulance transportation costs incurred on January 9, 2021, was granted. The ambulance transport was deemed necessary due to the Veteran experiencing symptoms consistent with a heart attack and required immediate medical attention.

The Veteran's right eye vision is limited to no more than light perception due to service-connected disease or injury, and the Board has granted special monthly compensation based on this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a waiver of recovery of a payment for VA education benefits under Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) is remanded due to an unclear calculation of the overpayment amount. The AOJ must provide a clear accounting and associate it with the claims file.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and evaluations of various hip conditions have been dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for torn retina and loss of left eye with 70 percent peripheral vision, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and her active-duty service.