The Veteran's scoliosis and back pain (shin splints) were not found to warrant higher initial ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Scoliosis, Back Pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 16, 2016
- Citation
- 1610710
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