The Board has granted service connection for lumbar scoliosis on the basis that it was aggravated by service, and for cervical spine stenosis as a result of service-connected cervical spine stenosis. The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy is also service connected due to his now service-connected cervical spine stenosis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the preexisting lumbar scoliosis was aggravated by service, and the current cervical spine stenosis is related to a service-connected condition (cervical spine stenosis).
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar scoliosis, cervical spine stenosis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24085297
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Related decisions
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- Granted
The Veteran's degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome to include spinal stenosis and lumbar scoliosis, right knee total arthroplasty, and left knee strain are all granted service connection as directly related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine stenosis and other spondylosis with myelopathy is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral knee strains are granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral pes planus. The appeal for cervical spine stenosis is dismissed.
- Denied
The Board denied attorney fees for past-due benefits awarded in the June 2024 rating decision, as it was not a result of a valid appeal and did not involve service connection.
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