The Board has determined that the veteran is statutorily barred from appealing the July 1994 decision to the extent that it denied a claim of service connection for a right leg disability. The issue of increased rating for left arm weakness and SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound as a result of service-connected disabilities are also addressed, but the veteran is not entitled to these benefits.
The deciding factor: The veteran's NOD was untimely filed, thus she is statutorily barred from appealing the July 1994 decision denying her claim of service connection for a right leg disability. The other issues were not properly appealed within the time limits set by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Leg Disability, Left Arm Weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2002
- Citation
- 0208737
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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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