The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including stomach ulcers, prostate cancer residuals, anxiety and panic attacks, arthritis of the lower back, vision problems, umbilical hernia, high blood pressure, bilateral hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis of the knees. The evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no in-service injury or disease related to the claimed conditions, and the Veteran's current disabilities did not manifest within one year after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- Stomach ulcers, Residuals status post radical retropubic prostatectomy for prostate cancer, Acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as anxiety and panic attacks, Arthritis of the lower back, Vision problems, Umbilical hernia, High blood pressure, Left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, Right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, Arthritis of the left knee, Arthritis of the right knee, Severe urinary problems, Diverticulitis, Functional bowel disorder (claimed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and severe bleeding in the bowels), Hemorrhoids, Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), claimed as equilibrium balance disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23005527
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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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