The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a nervous disorder, PTSD, and bilateral foot problems. The decision also addressed whether new and material evidence had been received to reopen his claim of an acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD).
The deciding factor: The July 1985 rating decision determined that no new and material evidence had been received to reopen the veteran's claim for a nervous disorder, which was affirmed by earlier Board decisions. The May 1980 rating decision denied service connection for bilateral foot problems characterized as pes planus due to lack of timely filing of an NOD.
- Claimed conditions
- nervous disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), bilateral foot problems
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2006
- Citation
- 0617954
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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: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder to schedule a new VA examination with a psychiatrist or other appropriate medical professional.
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