The VA has granted a 20 percent rating for arthritic spurring at T8, T9 and T10 effective September 26, 2003. The condition is characterized by x-ray evidence of some slight degenerative changes; a combined range of motion not greater than 120 degrees (forward flexion to 70 degrees plus 15 degrees of extension).
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's arthritic spurring at T8, T9 and T10 met the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation based on the current rating criteria effective September 26, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritic spurring at T8, T9 and T10
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0618921
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