The Board found that the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right calf was not well-grounded, and thus denied it. The claim for phlebitis of the right lower leg resulted in a denial as well.
The deciding factor: The most recent examination to evaluate the severity of the veteran's residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right calf was conducted nearly seven years ago (in October 1993), and no current examinations were provided. The Board concluded that additional development, including a current evaluation, would be necessary.
- Claimed conditions
- phlebitis of the right lower leg, residuals of shell fragment wounds of the right calf
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0022346
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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