The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for scoliosis of the lumbar spine, effective from February 19, 2008. The Veteran's condition involved forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine at 30 degrees or less since that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's scoliosis and associated radiculopathy had resulted in significant functional impairment with limited range of motion, warranting a higher evaluation than the existing 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- scoliosis of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy to the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2012
- Citation
- 1235582
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1235582.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's scoliosis of the lumbar spine is related to his active service and has been granted service connection.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for sinusitis, right ankle tendonitis, scoliosis of the lumbar spine, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for scoliosis of the lumbar spine, finding that it was aggravated during service beyond its natural progression.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected scoliosis of the lumbar spine is being remanded due to insufficient examination reports and lack of information on functional limitations.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.