The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as his conditions are not found to be related to his service-connected gunshot wound residuals.
The deciding factor: The examiner opined that the Veteran's current back, knee, foot, arthritis, and cervical spine disabilities are less likely caused by or a result of his service-connected gunshot wound right thigh with residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of gunshot wound to right thigh, right knee arthritis, left knee arthritis, right foot disability, left foot disability, cervical spine arthritis, lumbar spine arthritis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2013
- Citation
- 1302897
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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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left foot disability and anxiety disorder render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his physical limitations and cognitive impairments, which require assistance from another person.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the service connection for left and right knee arthritis, thus the appeal is dismissed.
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