The Board denied service connection for curvature of the thoracic spine and did not address the other issues as they were pending development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a current disability involving curvature of the thoracic spine, nor was there any indication that it was incurred during service. The veteran's back was presumed to be normal at his entrance into service.
- Claimed conditions
- curvature of thoracic spine, right knee meniscectomy, right knee arthritis, right ankle degenerative joint disease, left ankle degenerative joint disease, functional systolic murmur, migraine headaches, degenerative joint disease of the left knee, hiatal hernia, seborrheic keratosis of the scalp
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2004
- Citation
- 0401675
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What this means for you
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