The Board dismissed the Veteran's motion for revision of a June 25, 2014 decision based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) as it did not meet the pleading requirements.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s motion failed to clearly state the alleged CUE in the June 25, 2014 Board decision or provide specific allegations of failure to follow regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral glaucoma, low lung volume, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), sarcoidosis, lung disorder (PFT), nephrolithiasis, severe gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), variable extrathoracic obstructions nexus sleep apnea, bilateral foot condition plantar fasciitis/flat feet
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18153908
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he does not require regular aid and assistance from another person as a result of these conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left wrist fracture, bilateral hearing loss, Type II diabetes, bilateral glaucoma, OSA, cervical disc herniation, and other musculoskeletal issues are denied.,Service connection is not established for any of the claimed conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for sarcoidosis, finding that the Veteran's sarcoidosis is not causally or etiologically related to his military service and did not manifest within one year of separation from service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition and dismissed the appeal for sarcoidosis.
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