The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a left shoulder condition, and residuals of a head injury has been denied.,There is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims that these conditions are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any current disabilities are attributable to service. The Veteran did not receive diagnoses or treatment for these conditions during service, and there is insufficient medical evidence linking them to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (adjustment disorder with anxiety and panic attacks), Left shoulder condition, Back pain
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18147419
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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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