Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for psychiatric disorders and incomplete VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and higher ratings for hypertensive cardiovascular disease, emphysema, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, cerebral aneurysm, and hypertension. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Board denied service connection for a left-hand fracture and clostridium difficile infection, finding no credible evidence of in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was also denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.,The Veteran’s lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar and cervical strain disabilities are related to his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and have granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection and rating for various conditions, including left knee disorder to include degenerative arthritis, lumbar spine disorder, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, left Achilles tendon disorder, psychiatric disorder, hypertension, sleep disorder, headache disorder, and tinnitus. Additional relevant service treatment records have been received.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's periods of active duty and Reserve service, as well as incomplete VA treatment records. The Veteran is asked to provide additional information about her service and for VA to obtain relevant medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including whether it is related to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his back disability is being remanded due to the need for further evidence and an updated VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disability, skin condition (claimed as a skin rash), and PTSD due to incomplete records and unverified stressors.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claims for service connection for a low back condition and right knee condition. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder and left hip disorder are directly related to service or aggravated by service-connected conditions. The VA needs to obtain treatment records, schedule an examination, and provide a thorough opinion on these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions due to a lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran must submit additional evidence to reopen these claims.,A TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the service connection claims.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis of the spine and intervertebral disc syndrome with right lower extremity radiculopathy. The other claims were denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, service connection for a back disorder, and service connection for bilateral eye condition due to potential new evidence or clarification.

Your claim for service connection for low back disability has been reopened. Your claim for an effective date of August 28, 2012, for service connection for bilateral pes planus is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to Gulf War Syndrome have been granted.,The Veteran's claims for service connection related to other conditions not specifically tied to Gulf War Syndrome remain pending.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a back disability, left shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, and seizures due to new evidence received since the last final decision. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for her lumbar spine disability and TDIU due to worsening symptoms. A new VA examination is required to assess the current severity of her service-connected spine disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability with radiculopathy is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.