Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the claims are dismissed.

The Board has granted the waiver of an overpayment of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits totaling $1,097.60 due to the Appellant's circumstances and mitigating factors provided.

The Board granted a 10% evaluation for bilateral constant alternating esotropia with bilateral diplopia and history of left eye consecutive exotropia prior to May 7, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral eye condition, specifically pinguecula nasal and temporal. The claim will be reviewed in light of all evidence.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he did not timely file a Notice of Disagreement and good cause has not been shown.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal concerning the issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral shin splints.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to glioblastoma multiforme, which is related to his military service. The Board found that the Veteran's glioblastoma was caused by his in-service exposure to herbicide agents while serving in Vietnam.

The Board has decided that the AOJ did not provide proper notice and opportunity to respond, leading to a remand for further action regarding apportionment of Veteran's disability benefits on behalf of the parties' children.

The Veteran's behind the right ear scar and sebaceous cyst on lower back are granted service connection. The claim for a cyst behind the right ear is denied.

The Veteran's request for an extension of the delimiting date for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 33, Post-9/11 GI Bill was denied because his period of eligibility expired on August 26, 2022. The Board found no circumstances that would allow for an extension.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for lymphoma cancer, finding that his current condition is due to toxic exposures during military service, specifically burn pits in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, as the VHA decision denying reimbursement for medical services is missing from the file.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for Dependents' Educational Assistance and Total Disability Rating due to Individual Unemployability have been withdrawn, and the appeals are dismissed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has restored service connection for atrial fibrillation and the eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits, both effective November 1, 2020. The Veteran's atrial fibrillation was found to be a permanent total service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic disability manifested by muscle and joint pain, other than his service-connected CFS, is remanded due to the need for further development including a TERA memorandum and VA examination.

The Veteran's disability compensation benefits were reduced due to his felony incarceration, and the appeal is denied.

The Veteran's entitlement to waiver of an overpayment of a housing allowance under the Post-9/11 GI Bill was denied due to the debt being valid and not against equity and good conscience.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hand injury is related to his active-duty service and grants service connection for residuals of a left hand injury.

The Veteran's right hip disability has been manifested by painful motion, with flexion limited to 50 degrees and extension greater than 5 degrees. The Board denied ratings in excess of the current 10 percent for right hip pain, trochanteric pain syndrome, femoral acetabular impingement syndrome.