The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of a fracture of the L-2 vertebra and degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, finding that the evidence did not warrant higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate ankylosis or spinal cord involvement, which would allow for higher ratings. The veteran's disability was rated based on limitation of motion and pain, with no additional factors supporting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the L-2 vertebra, degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0634430
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What this means for you
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