The Veteran's thoracic spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating before September 21, 2011 and after that date. The disability was rated based on its current severity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion met the criteria for a 10 percent rating prior to September 21, 2011, but did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis or intervertebral disc syndrome with incapacitating episodes.
- Claimed conditions
- compression fracture of the thoracic spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 17, 2012
- Citation
- 1228513
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