The Veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis and compression fracture of the D12, L1 and L2 have been rated at 40 percent since June 5, 2006. This rating is based on the limitation of motion in the cervical spine.
The deciding factor: The July 2008 VA examination report indicated that from June 5, 2006 to July 12, 2006, the Veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis and compression fracture of the D12, L1 and L2 resulted in forward flexion of the cervical spine being less than 15 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis, compression fracture of the D12, L1 and L2
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1023805
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