The Veteran's appeal was denied as the Board found that a higher rating for her chronic lumbar strain, coccydynia, left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, thoracic neuritis, and eczema conditions were not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine or forward flexion to 30 degrees or less for a higher rating prior to May 13, 2010. Since that date, there was no showing of unfavorable ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbar strain, coccydynia, left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, thoracic neuritis, eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 3, 2013
- Citation
- 1321340
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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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