The Veteran seeks service connection for wedge compression deformity at L1 (Scheuermann's kyphosis) with degenerative lumbar disc disease. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an opinion on the etiology of any current lumbar spine disorder, including Scheuermann's kyphosis and degenerative lumbar disc disease.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records are silent for any complaints of spinal problems, but post-service treatment records show he was diagnosed with Scheuermann's kyphosis and degenerative lumbar disc disease. The Board is seeking a medical opinion to determine if the current lumbar spine disorder developed as a result of aggravation to his developmental Scheuermann's kyphosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Scheuermann's kyphosis, degenerative lumbar disc disease
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0931588
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's motion to reverse a June 1988 rating decision that denied service connection for Scheuermann's kyphosis, finding no CUE.
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