The veteran's thoracic spine condition and left leg and foot disorder are both service-connected, with the latter being part of his service-connected lumbar spine disability. He was granted a 40% evaluation for his spondylosis at L5-S1, which is the maximum available benefit. The veteran also received TDIU.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left leg and foot disorder are considered part of his service-connected lumbar spine disability due to referred pain from the back condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic spine condition, Left leg and foot disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0019288
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