The Veteran's initial increased evaluation for his L1 fracture and degenerative disc disease of the thoracic and lumbar spine was granted, with a rating of 20 percent effective April 28, 2008. The current disability is rated as 40% disabling due to ankylosis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability has been shown to have worsened such that he now requires a higher evaluation than the initial one granted in June 2005.
- Claimed conditions
- L1 fracture, degenerative disc disease of the thoracic and lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1012646
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