The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and initial compensable ratings for various conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a link between any current disabilities and service.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic tension-type headaches, residuals of cervical spine strain, residuals of low back strain, status post nephrolithiasis (previously characterized as urolithiasis), status post left 3rd metatarsal stress fracture, chronic left shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2005
- Citation
- 0529415
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for left knee tendonitis/tendinosis and chronic left shoulder strain, but granted a 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD) prior to January 5, 2021.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic left shoulder strain, finding that the condition began during active service and is supported by a positive medical nexus opinion.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder and chronic tension-type headaches was denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings, with his anxiety disorder rated at 30 percent and his headaches rated as noncompensable.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including right upper extremity radiculopathy with muscle atrophy, major depressive disorder, and other disabilities, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to dress or undress himself, prepare meals, attend to the wants of nature, and require assistance for driving. The Board has determined that SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is warranted.
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