The claims for service connection for neck strain, major depressive disorder, degenerative arthritis of the left upper extremity, bilateral ankle disability, and degenerative arthritis of bilateral lower extremities were denied as no new evidence was received to establish a nexus to service.
The deciding factor: No new and material evidence was submitted to support the claims for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- neck strain, major depressive disorder, degenerative arthritis of the left upper extremity, bilateral ankle disability, degenerative arthritis of bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20006470
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Dismissed
The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for major depressive disorder is dismissed as moot because the earliest effective date was granted during the pendency of this appeal.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal and skin disabilities.
- Dismissed
The appeal concerning the service connection for various conditions and the propriety of a rating reduction has been withdrawn by the Appellant.
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