The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The right knee, GERD, normocytic normochromic anemia, pseudofolliculitis barbae, status post left orbital and maxillary sinus fracture, headaches, and nosebleeds are all rated as they currently stand.
The deciding factor: The veteran's conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, Right Knee, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Normocytic Normochromic Anemia, Mild, Recurrent Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Status Post Left Orbital and Maxillary Sinus Fracture, Headaches, Nosebleeds
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 19, 2007
- Citation
- 0701533
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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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