Dismissed
The veteran's appeal requests were denied as they were not timely filed, and good cause was not shown to extend the time for filing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not file a timely Board Appeal request within one year of receiving notice of the rating decisions, and there was no evidence of good cause to accept late filings.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, left shoulder strain, left cupital fossa bicep tendon repair residual painful scar, right shoulder strain, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, traumatic brain injury (TBI), right side heart condition, residual scars from shrapnel, knives, and bullets
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099705
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