The veteran's claims for service connection for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, increased ratings for thrombophlebitis of the legs, and SMC based on loss of use of both lower extremities were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was insufficient evidence linking the veteran's conditions to his service or any other basis for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Thrombophlebitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0033098
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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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