The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, effective February 8, 2021.
The deciding factor: The appeal was withdrawn in writing by the Veteran, as required by regulation.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic cervicothoracic pain, traumatic brain injury (TBI), left hip pain, right hip pain, lateral and medical epicondylitis of right elbow, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bilateral pes planus, right hallux valgus with degenerative arthritis, status post left knee arthroscopic surgery with residual posttraumatic arthritis, left ankle status post avulsion fracture with lateral collateral ligament sprain, left great toe degenerative joint disease, allergic rhinitis, restless leg syndrome, bilateral, left knee limitation of extension, left knee instability, functional abdominal pain syndrome/abdominal pain bloating, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25036912
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 896 · Granted: 51% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board has not made a final determination on the claims of service connection for inguinal hernia, PTSD, joint pain, fibromyalgia, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disability, sleep disorder, IBS, and headaches. The claims are remanded to obtain additional evidence and determine if these conditions are related to service.
- Granted
The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability, endometriosis, thyroid condition, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. The claims are now considered on their merits.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including right shoulder disability, abdominal hernia, GERD, bilateral ankle disabilities, and bilateral foot disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated during the appellant's period of active duty.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The issues related to service connection for various conditions and disability ratings.
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