The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected lumbar spine and pelvis strain, right upper extremity disorder, and TDIU. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine or complete paralysis of the right arm, which are required for higher ratings under the relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper extremity disorder, Strain of the lumbar spine and pelvis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0607842
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