The veteran's initial ratings for service-connected residuals of stress fracture L5, cervical sprain, and left ulnar neuropathy have been granted. The rating for residuals of stress fracture L5 has been increased to 40 percent effective from September 18, 2008.
The deciding factor: The veteran's range of motion in the thoracolumbar spine was found to be limited to 10 degrees of flexion beginning September 18, 2008. This meets the criteria for a 40 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Stress Fracture L5, Cervical Sprain, Left Ulnar Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2008
- Citation
- 0844870
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