The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for ADHD and an increased rating for low back strain with degenerative disc disease, finding that there was no persuasive evidence of a pre-service existence or aggravation during service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to support the claim that the veteran's ADHD existed prior to service. The VA examination did not indicate any pre-existing condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0827070
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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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