The veteran's initial ratings for chronic anemia and lumbosacral strain have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran met the criteria for a higher rating based on the frequency of transfusions or recurrent infections, nor did it demonstrate incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome meeting the required duration.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Anemia, Back Disability rated as Lumbosacral Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0827106
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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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