The Veteran's compression fracture of L1 has been rated at 40 percent since March 10, 2012. Additionally, a separate 10 percent rating is assigned for the demonstrable deformity of vertebral body associated with the compression fracture.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows severe limitation of motion and demonstrable deformity of L1, which meets the criteria for a 40 percent rating under former DC 5292 and a separate 10 percent rating under former DC 5285.
- Claimed conditions
- Compression fracture of L1, Obesity, Residuals of SFW of left hip, Residuals of SFW of right thigh, Residuals of SFW of right hip, Residuals of SFW of right buttocks, Residuals of SFW of left back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1517804
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