The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as they were received within one year of his separation from active service, and the effective dates cannot be earlier than August 1, 2013.
The deciding factor: The claims were submitted within one year of the Veteran's separation from active service, and therefore, the earliest possible effective date is August 1, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, major depression, anxiety disorder, insomnia, low back sprain, rotator cuff tendonitis, right shoulder, bilateral shoulders, carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand, lateral collateral ligament sprain, left ankle, painful left hand burn scar, patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee, right hand strain, painful motion, right index finger, right hand strain, painful motion, right long finger, right hand strain, painful motion, right thumb, allergic rhinitis, recurrent bronchitis disorder, hypertension disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2023
- Citation
- A23031964
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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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