The Board has determined that the original grant of service connection for residuals of thoracic fusion with scoliosis was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to pre-existing disability, and thus severed service connection. The Veteran's claim is now considered as if the April 27, 2009 decision had never been issued.
The deciding factor: The original grant of service connection for residuals of thoracic fusion with scoliosis was based on a finding that the condition was directly related to military service, but clear and unmistakable evidence established that the disability existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of thoracic fusion with scoliosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2009
- Citation
- 0923336
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board found that the grant of service connection for residuals of thoracic fusion with scoliosis was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and thus severed the award.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the original grant of service connection for residuals of thoracic fusion with scoliosis was clearly and unmistakably erroneous due to preexisting conditions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the original grant of service connection for residuals of thoracic fusion with scoliosis was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and thus severed.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the veteran's claim for restoration of service connection for residuals of thoracic fusion with scoliosis.
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