The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left forearm injury, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to an in-service event or injury.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran’s left forearm disability was less likely than not incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service injury, and the medical records did not support a direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- left forearm injury, left elbow arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2021
- Citation
- 21003892
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for multiple arthritic conditions as further development is needed.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for left elbow arthritis, finding a nexus between the in-service injury and the current disability.
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