The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied in the April 2017, December 2017, and April 2021 rating decisions. The Board found that the Veteran did not timely file his appeal requests.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not provide a valid Notice of Disagreement within the required time frame as per VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis, thoracic spine with lower back pain, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, left hip associated with degenerative joint disease, left knee, right hip associated with degenerative joint disease, right knee, plantar fascitis, obstructive sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26030190
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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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