The Board denied the veteran's request for an increased rating for scoliosis of the thoracic spine, stating that the criteria for a higher rating were not met.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing muscle spasms or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or abnormal spine contour, and no incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome requiring bed rest prescribed by a physician and treatment by a physician.

Claimed conditions

scoliosis of the thoracic spine with convexity to the right

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 7, 2025

Citation

A25001361

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