The veteran's lumbar and thoracic spondylosis resulted in a combined range of motion for the thoracolumbar spine of less than 120 degrees, qualifying for a 20 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran demonstrated a combined range of motion for the thoracolumbar spine of 115 degrees at his February 2008 VA examination, which is consistent with a 20 percent evaluation under the criteria for intervertebral disc syndrome based on incapacitating episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar and thoracic spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2008
- Citation
- 0829596
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