Other conditions decisions — 2026

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not meet the eligibility criteria for PCAFC benefits due to a lack of personal care services needs. The case is being remanded to provide an adequate medical determination and correct any pre-decisional error.

The Veteran's left hip disability based on thigh impairment and limitation of flexion has not met the criteria for a compensable rating, while his disability based on limited extension has been assigned the maximum schedular evaluation.

The Board has determined that the April 2021 decision denying eligibility for PCAFC benefits is legally flawed due to an invalid legal standard used by VA. The appeal must be remanded to allow for a proper consideration of the Veteran's claim under the correct criteria.

The Board has restored service connection for the Veteran's abdominal aortic aneurysm as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the original grant of service connection was not clearly and unmistakably erroneous.

The Board has granted initial disability ratings of 10 percent for rhabdomyolysis of the bilateral lower legs, muscle group XII, effective April 19, 2024. The decision finds that the Veteran's symptoms during the appeal period more nearly approximate moderate muscle disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his unspecified stressor and trauma related disorder was denied as the evidence did not show occupational and social impairment warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for his service-connected chronic cough and TDIU are remanded due to inadequate medical evidence in the record. A new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of his condition, taking into account the ameliorative effects of any medications he uses.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right and left lower extremity chronic thrombophlebitis as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date of February 4, 2020 for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The Board finds that the Veteran was entitled to TDIU as of this date due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's scoliosis was first noted during service and is considered to have been incurred therein. The Board has granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran is not competent to handle the disbursement of VA funds and his dependents, P. and G., were removed from his award due to failure to verify their dependency status.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of left hip pain. The Veteran's service connection claim for left hip pain is being returned for further evaluation.

The appeal is dismissed because the dental services provided by the appellant were rendered pursuant to a Veterans Care Agreement (VCA), which does not allow for Board review of payment disputes.

The Board has determined that the claim for payment under CHAMPVA for medical services provided on February 14, 2019 was timely filed and granted.

The appellant requested the withdrawal of his appeal regarding attorney fees awarded in an August 2025 decision, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has determined that the decision on eligibility for VA's PCAFC is legally inadequate and requires a new medical opinion to determine if the Veteran needs personal care services.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient records regarding an August 2003 motor vehicle accident and potential mental or cognitive impairment at the time of misconduct.

The appellant requested to withdraw the appeal regarding his eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in an October 2025 rating decision. The Board dismissed the appeal as per the appellant's request.

The Veteran's cause of death, listed as cardiopulmonary arrest secondary to myocardial infraction, was not service-connected. The Board found no evidence linking the heart condition to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for inguinal hernia has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.