The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including depression and a right thumb injury, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no credible evidence linking the veteran's current disabilities to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- acquired psychiatric disorder including depression, right thumb injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23004315
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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
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current right wrist disability, including pain and a condition affecting his thumb, is related to an injury he sustained during active military service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that there are gaps in the Veteran's VA medical records, particularly from December 2013 to present. The Board also noted inconsistencies in previous examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed right thumb injury and bilateral toe onychomycosis. Therefore, the Board has ordered a remand for further development.
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