The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease is currently rated at 40 percent, effective June 21, 2013.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports indicate that the Veteran's flexion of the thoracolumbar spine was more than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees, meeting the criteria for a 40 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1719013
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions, including major depressive disorder and musculoskeletal issues, but granted restoration of a 10 percent rating for right hip limited extension.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder, finding that the severity of his condition did not warrant a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for higher ratings for right knee strain with tendonitis, left knee instability, thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and TDIU prior to July 28, 2010. The VA examinations were inadequate due to reliance on inaccurate factual premises.
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