Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2004

The Board found no evidence of a low back disability during service or within one year post-service, and thus denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a back disability, bilateral shoulder disability, traumatic dental disorder, eye disorder, hypertension, headaches, dizziness, and numbness in the arms and legs. The decision was based on the absence of competent evidence linking these disabilities to service.

The veteran's service-connected lumbar spine strain has been rated at 10 percent since October 25, 2001. The RO found that the condition did not warrant a higher rating based on its current manifestations.

The Board has ordered additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records from the El Paso facility. The veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and bilateral eye disorder will be reconsidered after these records are obtained.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and failure to provide proper VCAA notice.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for service connection for thoracic and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of such conditions in service or a link to service.

The veteran's claim for service connection for mild scoliosis, upper lumbar and lower dorsal spine is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and records from SSA. The veteran's claims for service connection for back, left leg, and hip disabilities, as well as an increased rating for his right knee disability, are pending.

The Board has determined that the veteran's back problems in service contributed to his current low back disability, and therefore grants service connection for a low back disorder. The issues of bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including notification under the VCAA and consideration of revisions to VA's Rating Schedule.

The Board found no evidence to support the veteran's claim of a back disability being related to service, and denied his claim.

The veteran seeks an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The case is being remanded to ensure compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 and other VCAA requirements.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current disabilities and his military service.,Service connection for disability manifested by lower abdominal pain, chest pain, and indigestion are denied as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if the veteran's current back disorder is related to his military service. The issue of service connection will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for higher ratings due to inadequate VA examination and development of evidence is required.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed conditions are not related to his service and denied all claims for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right shoulder disability, left ankle disability, reflex dystrophy of the left leg and foot, arthritis of the feet, and left hip disability. The appeals were based on direct evidence without any presumption or secondary relationship to prior conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disorder and low back strain, finding no persuasive medical evidence that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active military service.

The Board found that the veteran's current low back and cervical spine disorders are not related to his military service, including periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA). The evidence did not show any injury or disease during these periods.