The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a thoracic spine injury with anterior wedging, T8-T11 are currently rated at 20 percent and his degenerative changes of the cervical spine with possible myelopathy are also rated at 20 percent. The Veteran is not entitled to an increased evaluation for either condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not show any additional limitation in motion or other symptoms that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a thoracic spine injury with anterior wedging, T8-T11, degenerative changes of the cervical spine with possible myelopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2012
- Citation
- 1212662
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and secure substantially gainful employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing VCAA notice in conjunction with a TDIU claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the Veteran's spine disabilities and any related neurologic conditions. The claims of entitlement to increased ratings will be reconsidered in light of all evidence.
- Denied
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