Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that new evidence received since the February 2014 rating decision is sufficient to readjudicate claims for service connection for bruxism, lumbar strain, and headaches. However, no new relevant evidence was found for the deviated septum, pes planus, or bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an unspecified back disorder and increased rating for insomnia disorder due to new evidence submitted within one year of a previous denial. The Veteran's claim for service connection is being reconsidered, and his claim for an increased rating is being corrected for a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board found no evidence of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) during the appeal period. Therefore, a higher rating is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back condition, diabetes mellitus type 2, and hypertension. The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims of in-service injury or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's stomach disorder, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression) are all found to be related to his military service. The claims for these conditions have been granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a back condition before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence to be received for the claims of service connection for degenerative disc disease, right knee disability, and left knee disability. As a result, these claims are granted.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence to be received for the claims of service connection for degenerative disc disease, right knee disability, and left knee disability. As a result, these claims are granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a back disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is also denied as there is no evidence showing these conditions began during or are otherwise related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a back disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus is also denied as there is no evidence showing these conditions began during or are otherwise related to active service.

Service connection has been granted for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and the Veteran's back pain began during service.,The right knee, left knee, and right ankle conditions are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's low back disorder, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis, is granted service connection because the evidence shows it is at least as likely as not related to active service.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence or requests for substitution.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and a determination regarding asbestos exposure.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and a determination regarding asbestos exposure.

The Board denied service connection for a lower back disability, finding that the Veteran did not have evidence of disease or injury incurred in active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back condition, rhinitis, urinary tract infection (UTI)/cystitis, and flank pain. The claim for bronchitis is remanded.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that caused current disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring a new medical opinion to determine the etiology of the lower back pain.

The Veteran's right foot disability is rated at a 10% since April 20, 2022.,A TDIU has been granted.