The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The criteria for an increased rating under the applicable diagnostic codes were not met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the specific diagnostic codes provided in the VA General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, as well as other relevant criteria such as intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) incapacitating episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine fracture, Lumbosacral strain, Postoperative dislocation of the right shoulder, TMJ dysfunction, Left ear hearing loss, Bilateral knee disorder, Bilateral hip disorder, Stomach disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2013
- Citation
- 1312612
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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: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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