The Board has denied service connection for high cholesterol and is considering the remaining issues, which are all secondary to pre-existing conditions. The Veteran's claims for increased rating of residual superior laryngeal nerve dysfunction, as well as her claims for gallstones, choledocholithiasis, type 2 Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, anxiety and depression, and constipation, remain pending.
The deciding factor: The Board has determined that the Veteran's high cholesterol is not a recognized disability for VA purposes due to its mere laboratory finding status. The remaining claims are being considered based on their secondary nature to pre-existing conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- high cholesterol, gallstones, choledocholithiasis, type 2 Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, anxiety and depression, constipation
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2011
- Citation
- 1130941
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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: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hair loss and high cholesterol were denied as they are not considered disabilities for VA compensation purposes.,The Veteran's left arm condition was remanded due to inadequate examination, requiring a new evaluation.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all the listed conditions in April 2024 and March 2025, thus dismissing the appeal.
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