The Board has determined that there is no probative evidence of current disorders or current residuals linked to the Veteran's in-service injuries and treatment, thus denying service connection for a digestive disorder, torn left hamstring / thigh injury, heart disorder, residuals of a left elbow injury, and right heel / ankle disorder.
The deciding factor: There is no probative evidence of current disorders or current residuals linked to the Veteran's in-service injuries and treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- digestive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2012
- Citation
- 1204530
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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 Veteran's claims for digestive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The AOJ will consider any evidence not previously considered in adjudicating these claims.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors in prior decisions. The Veteran's diagnosed conditions need further evaluation by medical providers.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for lower back sprain, heart disease, cervical spine disorder, inguinal hernia, work stress (high anxiety), basal cell carcinoma of the nose, glaucoma, high blood pressure, digestive disorder, and hearing loss as there was no evidence of a current disability or an in-service event, injury, or illness related to these conditions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for a stomach disorder, digestive disorder, neck disorder, right wrist disorder, and left hand peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's right upper extremity disability was rated at 40 percent.
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