Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran's glioblastoma, which was not service-connected, is found to be a principal cause of his death. The Board finds the evidence supports a connection between the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents and development of his glioblastoma.

The Veteran's request for a waiver of recovery of an overpayment of VA compensation benefits in the amount of $14,147.96 was deemed timely filed and granted.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total evaluation following his October 2, 2015 surgery is granted. He underwent surgery related to painful hallux valgus of the left foot in October 2015, which was deemed a direct result of his previous January 30, 2009 tibial sesamoidectomy for left foot tibial sesamoiditis.

The Board has denied service connection for multiple myeloma and remanded the claim for dry eye syndrome due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is not eligible for PCAFC enrollment due to his ability to perform some ADL tasks. The decision is being remanded to determine if he meets the eligibility criteria and if J.M.M. is suitable as a caregiver, with an additional determination on whether participation in the program would be in his best interest.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder, which he received counseling for during service and continues to experience post-service, is granted as service connected.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in the November 2024 decision notification letter, lack of records related to the non-VA medical services provided on December 28, 2023, and the fact that the AOJ did not consider the claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1728.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient examination and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. A new VA examination is required.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is remanded due to missing employment information and SSA records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for atypical lentiginous melanocytic hyperplasia, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability in service or within a presumptive period, and that it is less likely as not related to her active duty.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal because their discharge was dishonorable and they did not meet the criteria for a veteran status, thus preventing them from receiving VA benefits.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for veteran status due to his dishonorable discharge from service, finding that his misconduct was willful and persistent. The appeal is not about service connection.

The Veteran's estranged spouse, the appellant, requested an increased apportionment of VA disability compensation. However, she was not eligible for this increase as there is no evidence that she and the Veteran lived separately during the period considered.

The appeal regarding the amount of attorney fees awarded in November 2019 is dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring an opinion on whether the Veteran's esophageal cancer is related to service and herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cause of death and entitlement to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation due to a duty to assist error related to toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) participation during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information about the appellant's military service, including his tour of duty and length of service. The AOJ is instructed to seek out additional records from secondary sources such as the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and Marine Corps Support Facility (New Orleans, Louisiana).

The Veteran's Systemic Lupus Erythematosus was pre-existing and worsened during service, thus meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral eye disabilities due to duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining missing service records and private treatment records.

The veteran's discharge due to pregnancy qualifies her for VA home loan guaranty benefits as she completed the required service period.