Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and several knee disabilities. The Veteran's VA treatment records from Little Rock VAMC are to be obtained, as well as any recent VA treatment records. A new VA examination is needed to determine if any current lumbar spine disability is related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of the Veteran's back disorder and its relation to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and erectile dysfunction disabilities. The Board found no current disability in any of these areas and insufficient evidence to link them to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeals regarding the effective date for service connection and initial rating for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome have been dismissed.

The Veteran's death was not caused by or a result of his service-connected lower back disability. The cause of death listed on the death certificate, COPD, is considered the immediate cause of death. Service connection for cause of death is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for pulmonary emphysema, left and right foot conditions, left and right knee conditions, low back condition, and COPD due to lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and ratings have been denied. The claim for dry eye syndrome due to PRK surgery was not reopened, while the remaining issues were denied.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination for the Veteran's lumbar spine and left lower extremity disabilities, as well as an opinion regarding his erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded to allow for these examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a lower back condition but granted service connection for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a lumbar spine disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition was not caused by VA treatment and did not meet the legal criteria for compensation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability and liver and abdominal adhesions due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. However, both issues are remanded as further medical opinions are needed.

The Board has denied service connection for dyslipidemia and has remanded the remaining issues related to spine conditions, joint disorders, hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, GERD, prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and psychiatric disorders.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and remands several issues for further action.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy to bilateral lower extremities has been reopened and granted. Service connection is denied for tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his back disability was dismissed due to the absence of a controversy. His claim for an increased rating of his PTSD was denied.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional records from Social Security Administration (SSA) and clarification on whether the Veteran wants a hearing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete VA examinations and new treatment records are needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for low back syndrome as there was no evidence showing it was incurred in or aggravated by service. The new evidence submitted did not provide a different outcome.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for back and left leg disabilities have been reopened. Service connection is granted for both conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of PTSD is dismissed. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a low back disability and a left leg disability.