The Veteran's old fracture deformity of the pubic symphysis has been manifested by forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to, at worst, 40 degrees. The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran had forward flexion of her thoracolumbar spine to 40 degrees with pain and guarding limiting further motion.
- Claimed conditions
- old fracture deformity of the pubic symphysis, radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2021
- Citation
- 21063690
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