Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's application for enrollment in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) as the applicant was not eligible due to the Veteran's death at the time of the application.

The Veteran's appeal for payment of non-VA medical care provided on February 25, 2022 is dismissed because the applicable statutes and regulations governing the Veterans Community Care Program do not allow for Board review of whether payment is warranted.

The appeal for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure by VA to obtain relevant private treatment records from Drs. V.R.N., H.K., and J.W. as identified by the appellant.

The Board has denied service connection for arthritis and bone spurs as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.

Your appeal has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board cannot issue a decision on your claim as it is no longer active.

The Board has determined that the appellant's character of discharge from service constitutes a bar to VA benefits, excluding health care benefits under Chapter 17. The appeal is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity nerve conditions as there is no competent medical evidence of a current disability or functional impairment related to these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's pancreatic cancer, which may be related to service exposure. The AOJ will need to re-adjudicate the claim after obtaining this information.

The Veteran's lengthy active-duty service qualifies him for benefits under both the MGIB and Post-9/11 programs without having to use any of his time in service more than once. The Board granted entitlement to an additional 12 months of VA educational assistance benefits under the Chapter 33 transfer of entitlement program, subject to the statutory cap of 48 months of aggregate benefits.

The Veteran withdrew her claim for an earlier effective date for the assigned 10 percent rating for service-connected TMJ, and this appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's current left hand disability, manifested by pain and stiffness in the third and fourth digits of his left hand, is considered to have resulted from an injury incurred during active duty service. As a result, the claim for service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for encephalopathy and female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) as there is no persuasive evidence of current diagnoses or a link to service.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for VA home loan guarantee benefits due to insufficient service and character of service, as her active duty was classified as ACDUTRA rather than active-duty service.

The appeal for VA home loan guaranty benefits and a certificate of eligibility has been granted, but the case is dismissed as there are no longer any unresolved issues.

The appeal for VA home loan guaranty benefits and a certificate of eligibility has been granted, but the case is dismissed as there are no longer any unresolved issues or controversies.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if any current left hand disability, including arthritis, is related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right ear pain, finding that it manifested in service and persists to the present. The disability is rated at zero percent.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating of 70 percent for his adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct is granted. The claim for TDIU is remanded due to the failure to provide adequate development.

The Veteran's right and left foot gout conditions are currently rated at 10 percent each, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted based on moderate impairment.