The veteran's claims for service connection for chronic insomnia, initial evaluations of post-operative right shoulder instability and left ulnar nerve neuropathy, and initial compensable evaluations for right ulnar nerve neuritis were denied. The veteran's claim for L1 compression fracture residuals was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a chronic disability manifested by insomnia during service or at any time thereafter. Service connection could not be granted as the veteran's post-operative right shoulder instability, left ulnar nerve neuropathy, and right ulnar nerve neuritis were found to be directly related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic insomnia, Post-operative right (minor) shoulder instability, Left ulnar nerve neuropathy, Right ulnar nerve neuritis, L1 compression fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 5, 2007
- Citation
- 0731634
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What this means for you
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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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