The Veteran's claims for service connection and higher ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a grant of service connection or higher ratings for most conditions, with some exceptions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for service connection in many cases due to lack of direct evidence or insufficient medical findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle sprain, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Arthritic changes of the second and third toes, left foot, Right elbow defect, Right hand disability (right thumb), DM with early diabetic nephropathy and impotence, Status post laparotomy and cholecystectomy, history of Gilbert's syndrome, Acoustic neuroma of cochlear nerve, left ear, status post translabyrinth resection, Hemorrhoids, Fracture of first phalanx of fifth toe, left foot, Hallux rigidus, right great toe, Left thumb laceration scar, Lumbar strain with mild diffuse lumbar spondylosis, Cervical strain with mild diffuse cervical spondylosis, GERD, CAD (Coronary Artery Disease), Tinea cruris of groin, eczema of arms, and keratosis pilaris of left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 15, 2011
- Citation
- 1123036
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of his hemorrhoids, so the case is dismissed.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's CAD warrants a 60 percent rating, but the Board has determined that an earlier effective date is warranted due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding direct service connection.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA opinion and a need for further examination.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD is granted, and the appeal to restore a 40% rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc other than IVDS, central canal stenosis, and scoliosis prior to June 1, 2024 is dismissed.
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