Granted
The veteran was granted a 100 percent disability rating for the thoracic spine (T12) compression fracture with lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, effective June 21, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition resulted in functional impairment equivalent to unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine throughout the appeal period, as supported by a Compensation and Pension opinion from April 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracic spine (T12) compression fracture with lumbar spine degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25014935
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