The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, right knee, and hip disabilities did not meet or approximate the criteria for higher disability ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not result in forward flexion of the cervical spine limited to 15 degrees or less, favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine, or unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine. The VA examinations provided sufficient evidence to support the current disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative cervical disc disease, Degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, Right knee strain, Degenerative joint disease with femoral acetabular impingement, right hip, Degenerative joint disease with femoral acetabular impingement, left hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22051612
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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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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