The Board has granted a 50% evaluation for the veteran's spondylolisthesis, L-5, with limitation of motion and demonstrable deformity of a vertebral body.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's fracture at L5 warranted an additional 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5285 due to demonstrable deformity of the vertebral body.
- Claimed conditions
- Spondylolisthesis, L5, Degenerative Fracture of the Pars Interarticularis at L5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0019355
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What this means for you
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