The Veteran's post traumatic headaches have been rated at the maximum available rating of 30 percent. The cervical spine spondylosis, frozen left shoulder (secondary to cervical spine spondylosis), and frozen right shoulder (secondary to cervical spine spondylosis) have all been rated at the maximum available ratings of 20 percent each. The residuals of trauma, right upper extremity (including right arm and hand) have also been rated at the maximum available rating of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions are already rated at their highest possible levels under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- post traumatic headaches, cervical spine spondylosis, frozen left shoulder (secondary to cervical spine spondylosis), frozen right shoulder (secondary to cervical spine spondylosis), residuals of trauma, right upper extremity (including right arm and hand)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2010
- Citation
- 1006688
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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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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent and 20 percent for cervical spine spondylosis and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis, as an adequate medical opinion has not been obtained.
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