The Board finds that the Veteran's thoracic scoliosis is at least as likely as not incurred in service, and grants service connection for this condition. The right knee disability and thyroid disability are denied.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence does not support a direct relationship between current back conditions and service, but establishes continuity of symptomatology since service.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic scoliosis, Degenerative disc changes and facet arthrosis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2014
- Citation
- 1433419
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and further development is needed.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability is granted a 40 percent evaluation prior to December 20, 2017.
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