The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and impairment of the right lower extremity as a residual of epidural abscess of the thoracic spine are granted with specific ratings, while TDIU for the period from March 28, 2007 to April 13, 2007 is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and right lower extremity impairment meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5242 (lumbar spine disability) and Diagnostic Code 8520 (impairment of the right lower extremity), respectively, effective from March 28, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- deformity of the vertebral body, degenerative changes of the thoracic spine, impairment of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20071045
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