Anderson v. Shulkin

Roger A. Anderson appeals from the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims affirming the Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision denying Mr. Anderson’s claimed entitlement to an earlier effective date for his service-connected ischemic heart disease. For the reasons discussed below, we dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

Background

Mr. Anderson is a veteran who served in the United States Army. He served on active duty from September 1967 to September 1970, and his service included a period in the Republic of Vietnam where he presumptively was exposed to Agent…