Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis was denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left hip disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is reopened, and he is granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease. Effective November 29, 2011, his right hip deformity is rated at 40 percent under DC 5252, with another separate 10 percent rating for limited external rotation of the right hip effective from that date. A 10 percent rating is also assigned for limited extension of the right hip as of October 31, 2012.

The Veteran's low back disability was rated at 10 percent prior to February 10, 2015. From February 10, 2015, the rating was increased to 40 percent.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of his right hip disability claim which was denied. The left hip and back disabilities are now considered service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right foot calcaneal spur, closed fracture fifth left metatarsal base, lumbar myositis, nose surgery/rhinitis, right inguinal herniorrhaphy, and depression due to inadequate examination reports and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to incomplete information and need for further examination. The Veteran's dates of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA must be verified, and additional examinations are needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is service-connected, as it was incurred during his active duty.

The Board denied service connection for a thoracic/lumbar spine disability and TDIU due to lack of evidence showing the current condition is related to service, and because the Veteran's combined rating does not meet the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.,Service connection is also not granted for low back condition and neck condition as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case for further action on the issues of service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability.,The Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of head injury and right shoulder disability are denied, with the latter issue being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding flare-ups of pain.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a back condition and granted it, finding that his current back condition is etiologically related to his in-service complaints and treatment.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to his service-connected right knee disabilities, including back and left knee conditions. The Board has determined that further examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal for all issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back disorder, including lumbar degenerative disc disease and herniated nucleus pulposus, is related to an in-service injury. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disability, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating for PTSD, service connection for back disorder and glaucoma, and entitlement to TDIU. The time period on appeal for the claim involving PTSD needs clarification.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for service connection and increased ratings, but the Board finds that no such effective dates are warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disorders and left shoulder disability did not begin during service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The appeal is being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability, finding that the Veteran's arthritis of the bilateral sacroiliac joints manifested to a compensable degree within one year of separation from service and is presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis, gouty arthritis, and others. The claims were not granted on a presumptive basis due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to herbicide exposure.