The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting any of the requested increases in disability ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records provided no new or material evidence to reopen previously denied service connection claims, nor did they provide sufficient evidence to grant higher disability ratings based on the current level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- status post hammertoe deformity of the left little toe, status post hammertoe deformity of the right little toe, status post plantar fasciotomy of the left foot with arthritis prior to November 3, 2010, status post Brostrom reconstruction of the lateral ligaments of the right ankle, chondromalacia of the right knee with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand, arthritis of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2013
- Citation
- 1331067
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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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