The Board denied the Veteran's claims of CUE in his noncompensable evaluation for anxiety reaction (now rated as dysthymia) and denied his service connection claim for a stomach disorder, finding that the evidence did not establish clear and unmistakable error. The Board also denied his service connection claim for a sleep disorder, concluding that there was no evidence to support this claim.
The deciding factor: The July 1958 rating decision correctly considered all available evidence and applied the correct criteria at that time, thus no CUE is present.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety reaction, dysthymia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2010
- Citation
- 1028200
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for dysthymia due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for a new examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of recent VA examination, and it is recommended that the Veteran undergoes another examination to assess his current psychiatric disability.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including dysthymia, major depressive disorder, and PTSD, as of March 16, 2005. The decision is based on the evidence showing a formal diagnosis during active duty and consistent lay testimony.
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