The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected cervical spondylosis and two level osteophyte encroachment of neural foramina, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s range of motion measurements were invalid due to excessive pain behaviors and poor effort, resulting in limited actual functionality. The examiner concluded that his true range of motion would be greater than what was displayed in the examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spondylosis, Two level osteophyte encroachment of neural foramina
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1442063
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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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