The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for thoracic scoliosis, finding that there was no evidence of aggravation during service and concluding that the condition had not progressed beyond its natural progression.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinion found no evidence of aggravation of the pre-existing thoracic scoliosis during service and concluded that the condition did not progress beyond its natural progression.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracic scoliosis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 2, 2020
- Citation
- 20058185
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete or conflicting opinions regarding the Veteran's back disability. The VA must obtain a new opinion addressing all diagnosed spine disabilities, their likely causes, and whether they are related to service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for thoracic scoliosis as new and material evidence was not presented, and the condition is considered to have pre-existed his service.
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