The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, finding that there was no claim prior to December 30, 1997.
The deciding factor: There was no indication or submission from the veteran prior to December 30, 1997, showing an intent to file a claim for service connection for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0829449
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding service department records and the need for medical opinions regarding whether Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a congenital defect or disease, and if it was aggravated during active duty.
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