The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for protein S deficiency, as there was no evidence of a current disability attributable to any protein S deficiency.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinion concluded that the veteran's laboratory testing for protein S deficiency was inconclusive and that it is less likely that any possible protein S deficiency is related to his right shoulder disability.
- Claimed conditions
- protein S deficiency, right hand disability (claimed as pain, numbness, and tingling)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 15, 2008
- Citation
- 0815932
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical opinions and further development is required.
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