The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is granted at a 70 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The lumbar spine scoliosis is also granted as service connected due to aggravation during service.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran’s pre-existing lumbar spine condition was aggravated by service and his current disability picture met the criteria for a 70 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 9411, which requires occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.
- Claimed conditions
- Scoliosis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- August 3, 2020
- Citation
- 20051175
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