The Veteran's service-connected Reynaud's syndrome is currently evaluated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher evaluation based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted throughout the appeal period have consistently noted that the Veteran experiences characteristic attacks occurring less frequently than one to three times per week, with each attack lasting minutes to hours. The severity of his symptoms has been described as intermittent and stable, without significant impact on his occupation or daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Reynaud's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2012
- Citation
- 1208906
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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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