The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher evaluation for his traumatic kyphoscoliosis of the thoracic spine and special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound due to disability. The veteran was granted service connection for traumatic kyphoscoliosis of the thoracic spine, but the Board found that the current 20 percent rating adequately reflects his disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the criteria for a higher evaluation or special monthly compensation were met based on the assigned ratings and clinical findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic kyphoscoliosis of the thoracic spine, Dysthymic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2002
- Citation
- 0207373
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What this means for you
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