The veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a compression fracture of the L-1 vertebra with degenerative changes is granted, and he is now rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's disability more nearly approximated severe limitation of motion than moderate limitation of motion during flare-ups, warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- compression fracture of the L-1 vertebra, degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0608326
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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