The Veteran's service-connected residuals of fracture L-1 resulted in pain and fatigue, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his range of motion was within normal limits and he did not have incapacitating episodes or objective neurologic abnormalities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability did not result in ankylosis, intervertebral disc syndrome with chronic and permanent nerve root involvement, or other factors warranting a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Compression fracture L-1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2014
- Citation
- 1414197
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