The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including left knee, right knee, low back, breast cancer, and thyroid disability, have been denied.,The Veteran's initial compensable rating for first right metatarsal joint degenerative changes with calcaneal spur has also been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the presence of painful or unstable scars, incapacitating episodes, or other manifestations that would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- first right metatarsal joint degenerative changes, scar on lower anterior neck status post thyroidectomy, bilateral onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23017151
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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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