Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2008

The Board found that the veteran's current low back disability is not related to her service, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, finding that it was less likely than not incurred in or aggravated by active service and more likely related to a post-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board found that the veteran's low back disability, PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss were not incurred or aggravated by active service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disorder, finding no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current condition and active service or a service-connected disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of newly submitted evidence.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current low back disability, bilateral hip disability, or sinusitis. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The appeal has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board found that the veteran's left knee and low back disorders were not incurred or aggravated by his military service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of hyperthyroidism status post partial thyroidectomy was denied. The claims for service connection for lumbar scoliosis with degenerative arthritis and osteoporosis were both reopened due to new evidence, but the direct service connection theories were not met.

The Board has determined that the veteran incurred degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine during his active duty service, which qualifies as direct service connection.

The Board denied service connection for low back condition, fractured ribs, left foot condition, right foot condition, and residuals of a right toe contusion. The claim for bronchitis was remanded.,Service records do not show any documented injuries or conditions related to the claimed conditions.

The VA examiner found no clinical evidence of a current cervical or thoracolumbar spine disorder, and thus denied service connection for these conditions.

The veteran is seeking service connection for his current low back disability, which he claims was caused by an in-service motor vehicle accident. The Board has determined that a VA examination should be conducted to determine the etiology of his current condition.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability for any of the claimed conditions and denied service connection for all issues.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability and lumbar spine disability, as well as his claim for an increased evaluation for right ilioinguinal neuritis. The Board found that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's low back and neck disorders are related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination and will provide another one. The veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain is pending.

The Board found that the veteran's lumbosacral strain did not warrant a 40 percent rating prior to October 6, 2003, based on the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition cannot be reopened as new and material evidence was not presented. The claim for an acquired neuropsychiatric condition is also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's low back disability did not originate in service and is not related to service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.