The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hammer toes of the right foot and uterine fibroids, finding no competent evidence to support these conditions. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between any current disabilities and service.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence showing a current diagnosis or etiology of hammer toes or uterine fibroids in connection with the Veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Hammer Toes of the Right Foot, Uterine Fibroids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2015
- Citation
- 1539320
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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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete information regarding her period of active duty and reserve service. The claims are also remanded for additional medical opinions on the etiology of diagnosed psychiatric disorders, gynecological disabilities, and fibromyalgia.
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