The Veteran's rib fractures and T-11 compression fracture are found to be service-connected. The low back disorder is not service-connected.
The deciding factor: Service connection established for the rib fractures (7th, 8th, and 9th ribs) and T-11 compression fracture due to injuries sustained in a military vehicle accident during service. Service connection denied for other low back disorders as they are attributed to natural disease progression rather than service.
- Claimed conditions
- Rib fractures (7th, 8th, and 9th ribs), Compression fracture of T-11
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2015
- Citation
- 1507045
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