The RO denied service connection for the left big toe amputation due to a gunshot wound, ruling that it was not in line of duty and attributed the incident to the veteran's own willful misconduct.
The deciding factor: The decision found that the shooting was gross negligence resulting from the combination of careless handling of a firearm and intoxication.
- Claimed conditions
- Anxiety psychoneurosis, Anti-social personality disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2001
- Citation
- 0110353
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0110353.
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: Granted
The Veteran's son, G.B., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to the age of 18 due to various disabilities and thus meets the criteria for recognition as a helpless child.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address the Veteran's claims for service connection of his acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and bipolar disorder. The case will be remanded for further action.
- Whole decision: Denied
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