The VA denied the appellant's claims for increased ratings for his left knee and cervical spine disabilities, finding that the current evaluations of 10 percent are appropriate based on the clinical findings.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the clinical evidence did not support a higher rating as there was no more than slight instability or subluxation in the left knee, and limitation of motion in the cervical spine met at least the noncompensable level under Diagnostic Codes 5260 and 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Meniscectomy, Cervical Spine Spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0117775
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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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