The veteran's claims for service connection and higher evaluations were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of osteoarthritis in multiple joints, including cervical spine, right knee, bilateral feet, hips, ankles, elbows, or hands.
The deciding factor: The veteran's assertions regarding her current diagnoses were not supported by medical evidence and she was not diagnosed with osteoarthritis in these joints during service or at any time thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis, cervical spine, right knee, bilateral feet, hips, ankles, elbows and hands
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2007
- Citation
- 0737693
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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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