The Veteran's thoracic spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as her range of motion remains within the criteria for a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s forward flexion and extension are both greater than 30 degrees, meeting the criteria for a 10 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic spine disability, Left hip strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18154874
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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