The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for disability exhibited by joint pain and ulcers, as well as his claim for post-traumatic stress disorder. The denial was based on a lack of current evidence related to his period of service.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing current disabilities related to the veteran's period of service or any inservice stressors that would support a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- joint pain, ulcers
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 25, 2003
- Citation
- 0324993
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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: Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for attention deficit disorder and joint pain due to his death during the appeal process.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety, depression, brittleness of teeth, chronic headaches, joint pain, and a respiratory condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to a scheduled hearing.
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