The Board denied service connection for radiculopathy of the lower extremities and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as passive aggressive personality with suicide attempt) in August 1986. The claim for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status was not addressed.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted since the last denial did not provide new and material evidence to reopen the claims.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy of the lower extremities, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as passive aggressive personality with suicide attempt)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 30, 2015
- Citation
- 1513431
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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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