The veteran's claim for a fever of undetermined origin, residuals of a head injury, and hypothyroidism was denied as there is no medical evidence supporting these conditions. The veteran's claim for Hodgkin's disease due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam was also denied.,No new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for Hodgkin's disease.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a current disability related to any of the conditions claimed, including fevers, head injuries, hypothyroidism, or Hodgkin's disease. The veteran's claims are denied as there is insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Fever of Undetermined Origin, Residuals of a Head Injury, Hypothyroidism, Hodgkin's Disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0721241
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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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. The decision is based on direct evidence of these conditions during service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for right shin splints due to inadequate examination and failure to address increased symptomatology during flare-ups. The Veteran's service connection for hypothyroidism was granted in full, leaving only her right shin splint issue on appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD, hypertension, DMII, hypothyroidism, and skin condition are related to his active-duty service. However, further development is needed for the claims of erectile dysfunction and skin condition due to potential exposure to toxins during service.
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