Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee conditions, as well as degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, all secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability. The claim for service connection for a right eye pinguecula is also denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine degenerative disc disease is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to a lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease. The Veteran's TDIU rating and ratings for his back disability and bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disorder, right knee disorder, headaches, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The issues remain on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current left leg disorder, right leg disorder, dementia, or back disorder. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, lower back disability, right knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The cases are remanded to obtain VA examinations and additional evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for multiple level lumbar spondylosis and remanded the issue of service connection for tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a higher rating for his back disability and hearing loss are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for atrial fibrillation, bilateral knee condition, bilateral ankle condition, migraine headaches, back condition, bilateral foot condition to include stasis dermatitis of the left foot, and bilateral eye condition. The issues have been remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the claim for service connection of a back disability, finding that the appellant had a pre-existing condition prior to his period of active duty training (ACDUTRA) and there is no evidence of aggravation during ACDUTRA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right shoulder disorder, lower back disorder, left knee disorder, and cervical radiculopathy. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee degenerative arthritis, tinnitus, and bilateral hand intermittent dysesthesias and muscle cramping. The back disability claim is denied as the evidence does not show a direct relationship to service or service-connected GBS.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities due to incomplete records. The claims will be reconsidered after all available records are obtained.

The Veteran's back and left knee disabilities were not incurred during service, and there is no indication that they are related to his active service.,His peptic ulcer disease was rated at 40 percent effective October 5, 2011. The Board found insufficient evidence of a factually ascertainable increase in disability prior to this date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar strain, right knee condition, dizziness, left knee condition, sleep apnea, heart condition, gastrointestinal disorder, CFS, left elbow condition, anxiety disorder, and headaches have been granted.,Service connection is established for a right knee disability, sleep apnea (as a respiratory condition), and anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence in the November 2014 VA examination report. The Veteran's right hip and low back conditions are being reviewed, as well as her left knee condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for tic condition and back condition due to insufficient examination opinions and incomplete records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorders are related to his active service and remands for further examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen her claims for service connection for lumbar spine condition, heart condition, dysthymic disorder (previously claimed as depression), leg cramps, and vitiligo. The claim for thyroid condition remains denied.