The Veteran's appeal was denied for increased ratings for his cervical spine, left knee, and left hip conditions. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no significant changes in the Veteran's range of motion or functional limitations over time, which precluded a finding of entitlement to higher ratings based on his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine spondylosis and degenerative joint disease, Left knee inflamed plica and early osteoarthritic changes, Left hip degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2014
- Citation
- 1441848
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome, left and right ankle disabilities but remanded the claims for other joint conditions due to insufficient evidence.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine and left hip degenerative joint disease are related to his active-duty service, with the evidence being in equipoise. Service connection for these conditions is granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted service connection for a left hip disability and an injury involving Muscle Group XV of the left lower extremity. The issue of service connection for a left foot disability, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability or disabilities, is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.
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