The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, right ankle, left wrist, right wrist, left hip, and right hip disabilities due to lack of a current disability during or after active service.
The deciding factor: There is no probative evidence showing that any of these conditions were present during or within one year following the Veteran's separation from active duty. The Board also found no medical nexus linking any of these conditions to service, including an injury in service or exposure to a known hazard.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle disorder, Right ankle disorder, Left wrist disorder, Right wrist disorder, Left hip disorder, Right hip disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 13, 2017
- Citation
- 1743929
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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: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right hip total arthroplasty prior to March 22, 2023 is dismissed due to procedural defects.
- Whole decision: Denied
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