The Board has granted a combined rating of 50 percent for the service-connected residuals of a fracture of T12 and L1 with spinal fusion, based on separate ratings for orthopedic disability (20%) and moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerves on both sides (40%). The left elbow disorder is rated at 10%.
The deciding factor: The veteran's thoracolumbar spine has been evaluated as having a combined rating of 50 percent, with separate ratings for orthopedic disability (20%) and moderate incomplete paralysis of the sciatic nerves on both sides (40%).
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of fracture of T12 and L1 with spinal fusion, Left elbow disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0732099
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What this means for you
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