The Veteran's claims for service connection for right thigh contusion, left foot disorder, right wrist disorder, throat disorder (claimed as reflux), and low back strain were all denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic residuals associated with these conditions that manifested during or as a result of active military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish the presence of current disabilities for any of the claimed conditions, nor could he identify any workman's compensation records related to these issues. The Board found no connection between the Veteran's in-service injuries and his current symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Right thigh contusion, Left foot disorder, Right wrist disorder, Throat disorder (claimed as reflux), Low back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1621920
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What this means for you
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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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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