The Board granted service connection for thoracolumbar spine scoliosis and lumbosacral strain. The rating for right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain residuals was increased to 20 percent on September 11, 2024.
The deciding factor: Service connection is warranted based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine scoliosis and lumbosacral strain originated during active service. The rating for right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain residuals was increased due to marked limitation of motion as of September 11, 2024.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine scoliosis, lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- 25002547
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