The Board denied service connection for spinal scoliosis and granted service connection for recurrent lumbosacral strain residuals.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pre-existing spinal scoliosis was not aggravated during active service, while his recurrent lumbosacral strain residuals were initially manifested during active service.
- Claimed conditions
- spinal scoliosis, recurrent lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2026
- Citation
- A26026191
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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