The Board finds that the Veteran's current back disability, to include congenital scoliosis of the thoracic spine, degenerative disc disease of the mid-thoracic spine, and spondylosis of L4, is not related to active service. Therefore, service connection for this condition cannot be granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current back disability was noted during service but no chronic condition was diagnosed or treated. The evidence does not support a finding that the current disability is related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Congenital scoliosis of the thoracic spine, Degenerative disc disease of the mid-thoracic spine, Spondylosis of L4
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1621873
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- Granted
The Veteran's thoracic spine disability was granted an initial increased rating of 20 percent, effective July 14, 2003. The TDIU claim remains on appeal.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's current mid-back and neck disabilities are not related to his military service, including any injuries sustained during a mine explosion in Vietnam. The preponderance of evidence does not support granting service connection for these conditions.
- Denied
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