The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's symptoms and range of motion were within the limits specified in the applicable diagnostic codes, thus no higher ratings could be assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0801176
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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: Granted
The Veteran's right ear hearing loss, cervical strain, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine have been granted service connection. The claim for an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities, as well as the relationship between his current conditions and military service.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's employment during the appeal period was full-time and his income exceeded the poverty threshold, making him unable to establish marginal employment. Therefore, he is not entitled to a TDIU.
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