The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen a claim for service connection for thoracic scoliosis, as new and material evidence was not received.

The Board granted service connection for thoracic scoliosis and denied the claims for bilateral hearing loss, bilateral restless leg syndrome, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left index finger with limitation of motion and lacerated digital nerve, an initial compensable rating for left index finger scar, a separate rating for painful scar of the left index finger, evaluated as 10 percent disabling as of August 26, 2015, and an initial compensable rating prior to March 12, 2020, and in excess of 10 percent thereafter for dermatitis.

The Veteran's pre-existing thoracic scoliosis increased in severity beyond its natural progress during his active military service, resulting in chronic symptoms of thoracic back pain.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for thoracic scoliosis was denied, as the evidence did not support a higher disability rating. The claim for service connection for a low back disorder, claimed as lumbar spondylolisthesis, was also denied.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sarcoidosis as new and relevant evidence has been received since the previous denial.