The Veteran's cervical strain and lumbar DDD, DJD with compression fracture T12 disabilities have been restored to their original ratings of 30% and 40%, respectively. A total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has also been granted effective December 21, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected cervical strain and lumbar DDD, DJD with compression fracture T12 disabilities have not improved to the extent that they no longer prevent him from functioning under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain, Lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD), degenerative joint disease (DJD) with compression fracture T12
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24054939
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- Granted
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