The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a rectal disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The claim was previously denied in 1985 due to preexisting condition.
The deciding factor: No new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for a rectal disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- rectal disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2011
- Citation
- 1125130
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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 insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current bowel or rectal disorder was caused by service. The Veteran needs a VA examination and additional treatment records.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for respiratory disorder, right eye disability, and rectal disorder due to lack of VA medical opinions and scheduling issues.
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