The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis was denied, with the Board finding that he did not meet the criteria for an increased rating from June 3, 2009 to December 9, 2019.,For the period after December 9, 2019, a higher rating of 20 percent was also denied. The Veteran's condition worsened such that he now experiences forward flexion of his thoracolumbar spine at 45 degrees upon repetitive use.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the Veteran met the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes, including those related to intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and diseases and injuries of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20059665
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