Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine condition is granted as new and material evidence has been submitted. However, the claim is denied because the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that his current lumbar spine condition is related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and traumatic brain injury due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's low back disability is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a full review of his claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip, knee, and lumbosacral strain disabilities as secondary to a right ankle disability. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection due to lack of continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities make it impossible for him to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hip disability and a low back disability, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service parachute jumps and hazing incidents. The evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the disabilities are related to service.

The appeals for service connection have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including obtaining complete STRs, VA treatment records, and a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C has been reopened, and the claim is granted. The claims for service connection for tinnitus, migraine headaches, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, degenerative arthritis of the right knee, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy are all denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and entitlement to nonservice-connected pension, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that caused his current disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability but has remanded the issue of service connection for a left hip disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder and chronic gynecological and urinary disorder has been reopened, with the new evidence showing diagnoses of these conditions. The initial evaluation for TBI residuals is granted at 10%. The claim for migraine headaches associated with TBI remains pending.,Service connection for a back disorder and chronic gynecological and urinary disorder have been reopened based on new evidence. The Veteran's service-connected TBI residuals are currently rated at 10%.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck condition, low back condition, and right shoulder condition due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and gastrointestinal disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his active service.

The Veteran's increased rating for a bilateral foot disability and restoration of his back disability rating from 10% to 20% have been granted. The issue of restoring the Veteran's TDIU is remanded due to new evidence potentially available.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected back disability is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and left knee disabilities, both secondary to his service-connected left foot disability with scar. The claims are now before the VA for further examination and determination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The remaining issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, right and left knee disabilities, and skin cancer are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that the reduction in the rating for right knee strain from 40 percent to 10 percent, effective July 11, 2017, was improper and has ordered restoration of the prior rating. The Veteran's cervical spine, depressive disorder, lumbar spondylosis, right knee strain, left knee degenerative joint disease, and scar, residual injury right ring finger disabilities are all remanded for further examination and opinion.