The Veteran's claim for service connection for head trauma is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Board finds that his testimony regarding a head concussion in service does not establish a chronic condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a liver condition is denied because there is no persuasive evidence linking his current liver problems to his military service.
The deciding factor: There is no indication of a current diagnosis of residuals of head trauma and the Board finds that the Veteran’s testimony regarding a head concussion in service does not establish a chronic condition.,The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's liver problems are related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- head trauma, liver condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20039769
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further review of the evidence. The Board is unable to determine if there was a factual increase in disability prior to the effective dates requested, or if service connection should be granted based on the current evidence.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding head trauma, and the Board dismissed it.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal, and he was denied for stomach condition, liver condition, and depression.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are dismissed due to untimely filing of the Notice of Disagreement (NOD). The appeal is also dismissed as there was no good cause shown for the late filing.
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