The Board found that the Veteran's blood clots and urinary tract problems did not originate in service or for many years thereafter, and are not related to any incident during active service or to any exposure to hazardous environmental agents employed in Project SHAD. Therefore, the claims were denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence of record does not support a finding that the Veteran's current blood clots and urinary tract problems are due to his exposure to chemicals while in service.
- Claimed conditions
- blood clots, urinary tract problems
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1240568
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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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