The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's aggravated scoliosis and residuals of spinal fusion surgery, finding that his pre-existing back disability was permanently aggravated by active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is a presumption of aggravation due to an increase in symptoms during service, which established service connection based on aggravation.
- Claimed conditions
- aggravated scoliosis, residuals of spinal fusion surgery
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2020
- Citation
- 20042560
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What this means for you
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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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