The veteran's claim for residuals of a right foot laceration was denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted. His claim for an increased evaluation for his left hand disability was granted at 30%. The status of the chalazion of the right upper eyelid is unknown.
The deciding factor: The veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claim for residuals of a right foot laceration, which resulted in denial. His left hand disability was evaluated at 30% based on its current manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- laceration of the right foot, first metacarpal fracture of the left hand, chalazion of the right upper eyelid
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2002
- Citation
- 0214684
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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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