Diggs v. Shulkin

Reyna, Circuit Judge.

Woodrow Diggs appeals a decision of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Mr. Diggs argues that the Veterans Court erred by applying an improper legal standard in concluding that Mr, Diggs had not filed a substantive appeal, Because the Veterans Court applied the correct legal standard, we affirm.

Background

1. Mr. Diggs’ Military Service

In June 1970, Mr. Diggs entered active duty military service. In July 1970, Mr. Diggs was admitted to the U.S. Army Hospital, Fort Polk, Louisiana for psychiatric evaluation. J.A, 76-79. The treating physician diagnosed Mr. Diggs with…