The Board denied service connection for a mental health disorder, found that the Veteran's left foot condition met the criteria for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, but denied TDIU.
The deciding factor: VA medical opinions were inadequate to establish service connection due to lack of evidence of an in-service stressor and continuity of symptoms post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- Mental Health Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22039696
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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: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection is granted due to new and relevant evidence regarding his military sexual trauma (MST). The Board finds that compelling circumstances justified the Veteran's period of absence without leave (AWOL) in excess of 180 days.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection. The case is REMANDED for further action.
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