The veteran's claims for service connection for scoliosis and spina bifida occulta were denied. The claim for an increased evaluation for chronic lumbosacral strain with mild facet arthropathy at L4-L5 was not granted as the condition was not diagnosed, but a 10% disability rating was assigned for recurrent deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The veteran's scoliosis and spina bifida occulta were not diagnosed in service or later, thus failing to meet the criteria for service connection. The claim for an increased evaluation for chronic lumbosacral strain with mild facet arthropathy at L4-L5 was denied as the condition was not diagnosed.
- Claimed conditions
- Scoliosis, Spina Bifida Occulta
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0736132
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