The Board found that the Veteran's scoliosis of the thoracic spine was a developmental defect and not aggravated by service. The gynecological disorders were also found to be pre-existing and not aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: There is no clear and unmistakable evidence (CUE) showing that the Veteran's scoliosis was aggravated during service, and her gynecological disorders are considered to have existed prior to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Scoliosis of the thoracic spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1504137
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- Remanded (sent back)
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