The Veteran's degenerative changes of the thoracic spine with low back strain are currently rated at 40 percent, effective May 31, 2006. The RO has recognized a single disability for his thoracolumbar spine under the revised rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's degenerative changes of the thoracic spine with low back strain meet the criteria for a 40 percent evaluation based on severe limitation of motion and moderate daily pain.
- Claimed conditions
- low back strain, degenerative changes of the thoracic spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 19, 2010
- Citation
- 1010546
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