The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, Celiac disease, allergic rhinitis, immune deficiency, peripheral neuropathy, muscle disability, and skin disability. The Board found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active duty service.
The deciding factor: Service records did not show any in-service diagnoses of the claimed disabilities, and there was no evidence of chronicity within one year post-service separation for arthritis and Celiac disease. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's current conditions were less likely related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Sleep apnea, Osteoarthritis of the joints, Celiac disease, Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Immune deficiency (food allergies and vitamin deficiencies), Peripheral neuropathy, Muscle spasms, Skin rashes
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2013
- Citation
- 1336144
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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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