The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a bilateral foot disorder, and a sleep disorder were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.
The deciding factor: There was no evidence showing chronic diseases or injuries incurred in or aggravated by active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Middle Finger Fracture, Right Foot Fracture
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0926668
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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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