Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for scoliosis and back scars was denied, but the effective date for service connection for these conditions was granted as of February 18, 2014. The claim for special monthly compensation was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating or special monthly compensation, but the effective date for service connection was established based on the veteran's claim for MS.
- Claimed conditions
- scoliosis s/p lumbar fusion, back scars s/p lumbar fusion
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007425
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