The Board granted a 40 percent evaluation for the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) effective April 3, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reported pain and functional limitations during flare-ups, as well as his inability to perform daily activities due to his back condition, supported the grant of a higher evaluation for his thoracolumbar spine disability. Additionally, the evidence showed that he was unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as a result of his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25017810
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