The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypercholesterolemia was denied as there is no underlying disability for which service connection may be granted. The claims for higher initial evaluations of cervical spine spondylosis, alopecia, ovarian disability, uterine fibroids removal, arthritis of the metatarsal joint of the little toe of the left foot, and skin deformities of the left foot are remanded for additional examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not have a current and chronic disorder attributable to hypercholesterolemia. The claim is denied as a matter of law due to lack of legal merit.
- Claimed conditions
- Hypercholesterolemia, Cervical Spine Spondylosis, Alopecia, Ovarian Disability, Uterine Fibroids Removal, Arthritis of the Metatarsal Joint of the Little Toe of the Left Foot, Skin Deformities of the Left Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2011
- Citation
- 1130361
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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: Partly granted
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