The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a disorder characterized by swelling, claimed as phlebitis and lymphedema, finding that there is no evidence of such condition during his active military service. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence to support a diagnosis of lymphedema or related conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners did not find any findings of the Veteran having a disorder characterized by swelling, phlebitis, or lymphedema during his active military service and found no link between his current condition and his service.
- Claimed conditions
- swelling, phlebitis, lymphedema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2021
- Citation
- 21068218
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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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