The Board denied service connection for lumbosacral strain with scoliosis, left knee condition (osteoarthritis), and right knee condition (osteoarthritis) as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or aggravation.,Service connection was also not granted on a secondary basis due to lack of established service connection for lumbosacral strain with scoliosis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no persuasive evidence showing an increase in the severity of preexisting scoliosis during service, and thus, the presumption of aggravation did not attach. The Veteran's current diagnoses were noted post-service, and her complaints of knee conditions were also noted post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with scoliosis, left knee condition (osteoarthritis), right knee condition (osteoarthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2026
- Citation
- A26010407
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