The Board denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for scoliosis with arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, finding that the disability did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's disability did not present with unfavorable ankylosis or intervertebral disc syndrome, which are required for a higher rating under the revised General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine effective September 26, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- scoliosis, arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2005
- Citation
- 0503471
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