Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for thoracic strain, as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's forward flexion was limited to 85 degrees and combined range of motion was 235 degrees, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020500
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