The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for spinous fracture C-7, temporomandibular disorder, acid reflux, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a higher rating for any of the claimed conditions based on the criteria provided by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- spinous fracture C-7, with foraminal stenosis degenerative arthritis; intervertebral disc syndrome, temporomandibular disorder (claimed as temple mandible disorder), acid reflux, carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper extremity; and, cervical radiculopathy, left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25047819
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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