The veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine disorder has been rated at 40 percent for the period from May 2, 2001, and higher evaluations have not been warranted.
The deciding factor: The severity of the veteran's thoracolumbar spine condition was deemed to be severe enough to warrant a 40 percent rating, but no additional evidence supported a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee strain, Bilateral hearing loss, Residuals of ear infections of the right ear, Tinnitus, Degenerative disease of the thoracolumbar spine, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, Residuals of an injury to the right great toe with hallux valgus and early degenerative changes, Acne
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 8, 2008
- Citation
- 0815246
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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