The Veteran's claim to reopen a left ankle disability was denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.,Service connection for low back disorder, right ankle disability, sleep disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder were all denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide any statements or arguments related to his claims on his claim form, notice of disagreement, or substantive appeal. The Board notes that the Veteran was represented by an attorney through his substantive appeal but counsel has withdrawn and he continues his appeals pro se.,There is no medical evidence showing a current diagnosis for these conditions, and the available service treatment records do not provide sufficient information to establish a link between any of these conditions and service.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle, low back disorder, right ankle, sleep disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18147377
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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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