The Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar scoliosis with degenerative joint disease resulted in functional equivalent of unfavorable ankylosis, warranting a 50% rating.
The deciding factor: VA examinations and medical records demonstrated significant limitation of motion and marked curvature of the spine, which approximated unfavorable ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar scoliosis with degenerative joint disease, neurofibromatosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21031838
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