The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for the Veteran's ulnar nerve deformity, loss of function of left hand, insomnia disorder, end stage renal disease, chronic ulcer of right lower extremity, and reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome due to a lack of evidence showing that these conditions were caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or fault.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's additional disabilities were not caused by VA's carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment, or similar instance of fault.
- Claimed conditions
- ulnar nerve deformity (Griffin Claw) of left upper extremity (LUE), loss of function of left hand, insomnia disorder secondary to nerve damage of left upper extremity (non-dominant), end stage renal disease (ESRD), chronic ulcer of the right lower extremity (RLE), reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSD) of left arm/hand
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24076230
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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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