Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent rating for degenerative arthritis and herniated disc of the thoracolumbar spine from September 4, 2013, and also granted a total disability evaluation due to individual unemployability (TDIU) from that date.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's loss of range of motion with a positive Schober's test, which most closely approximated forward flexion of 30 degrees or less, as well as his inability to perform range of motion testing due to pain and sensitivity.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, Herniated disc of the thoracolumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019747
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