The Board denied service connection for arthritis of both knees, asthma and chronic colds, abnormal liver function tests, and a chronic right hand disorder. The veteran's claims were not supported by the evidence.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the claimed conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service, nor was there sufficient evidence to support secondary service connection for any of these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of both knees, asthma and chronic colds, abnormal liver function tests, chronic right hand disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2008
- Citation
- 0816750
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment for the period from December 26, 2007, to January 4, 2010. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is granted on an extraschedular basis.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal through his attorney, stating satisfaction with his current rating and effective dates.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional information regarding his occupational history.
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