The Veteran's postoperative residuals of thoracolumbar fusion at T9 and L1 are currently rated at 20 percent, effective March 22, 2012. The Veteran's cervical intervertebral disc syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported the current ratings as they demonstrated functional limitations consistent with the criteria for a 20 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine disability and a 10 percent rating for cervical intervertebral disc syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of thoracolumbar fusion at T9 and L1, Cervical intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 22, 2014
- Citation
- 1442208
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