The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic disease of the digestive system and an increased rating for right thoracic scoliosis, finding no evidence of current disabilities or service connection.
The deciding factor: The medical records did not establish the existence of any diagnosed gastrointestinal disorder or right thoracic scoliosis. The Board determined that there was insufficient evidence to support the veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic disease of the digestive system, right thoracic scoliosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0636253
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