The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disorder, Raynaud's disease, and multiple sclerosis. The claim for service connection for a back disorder was reopened due to new evidence but still denied as it is not related to service. Service connection for Raynaud's disease could not be established as there is no indication of the condition in service or within one year of separation from service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's current back disorder and Raynaud's disease are less likely than not related to her military service, attributing them to other causes such as a car accident and multiple sclerosis. The Board also noted that there is no indication of Raynaud's disease in service or within one year of separation.
- Claimed conditions
- back disorder, Raynaud's Disease, multiple sclerosis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 31, 2015
- Citation
- 1513680
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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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