The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for epicondylitis of the left elbow, finding that it was less likely than not caused by his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA compensation examiner concluded that even if the Veteran had this disability in 2001 when he filed his claim, it is less likely than not caused by his military service, including a documented injury in Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- epicondylitis of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2011
- Citation
- 1102624
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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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