The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for thoracic scoliosis was denied, as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating. The claim for service connection for a low back disorder, claimed as lumbar spondylolisthesis, was also denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms of thoracic scoliosis and lumbar spondylolisthesis were not severe enough to warrant higher ratings or support a finding of service connection based on the evidence presented.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracic scoliosis, low back disorder (lumbar spondylolisthesis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2009
- Citation
- 0904337
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for thoracic scoliosis and denied service connection for a left ankle condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for atopic dermatitis, degenerative changes spine and thoracic scoliosis, and migraines due to duty-to-assist errors in prior VA medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete or conflicting opinions regarding the Veteran's back disability. The VA must obtain a new opinion addressing all diagnosed spine disabilities, their likely causes, and whether they are related to service.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for thoracic scoliosis as new and material evidence was not presented, and the condition is considered to have pre-existed his service.
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