The Veteran's claim for service connection for right ankle pain, claimed as tendonitis, was denied. The other issues on appeal were also denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of an undiscovered illness or chronic disability due to exposure in the Persian Gulf War.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle pain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2015
- Citation
- 1505747
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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: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims of service connection for left and right ankle pain, migraines, and lower back pain are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
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