The June 1981 rating decision denied service connection for an unspecified neurosis, finding that the Veteran's alcoholism was due to his own willful misconduct and not related to service.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the Veteran had admitted to heavy drinking since leaving service and that alcoholism was a disability resulting from his own willful misconduct and not subject to service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- neurosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1340154
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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)
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded to determine the nature and etiology of any bilateral foot disability, including hallux valgus and degenerative changes. The Board also requests a VA examination to assess whether the preexisting pes planus was aggravated during service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including paranoid schizophrenia, neurosis, and depression, was denied. The evidence submitted did not show that a mental disorder began in service or is otherwise related to service.
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