The Veteran's thoracic spine disability was rated at 20 percent prior to October 28, 2010. Since then, the rating has been increased to 40 percent.
The deciding factor: VA examinations conducted in October 2009 and October 2010 showed forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine limited to 30 degrees or less since October 28, 2010, which meets the criteria for a 40 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of the thoracic spine with limited motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 22, 2014
- Citation
- 1417895
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