The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for thyroid disorder, disability characterized by lumps of the arms, legs, back, and feet, unspecified joint pain, and acquired psychological disorders (PTSD, panic disorder, anxiety disorder). The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service records showed no indication of thyroid disorder or lumps during service. His current symptoms were not supported by credible medical evidence linking them to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Thyroid disorder, lumps on arms, legs, back, and feet, unspecified joint pain, acquired psychological disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19174853
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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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