Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for cervical and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, finding no evidence of onset during active service or within one year of separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to an injury sustained during her active duty for training in August 2007.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of both lower extremities as defined by VA regulations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of both lower extremities as defined by VA regulations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on multiple service-connected disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records.

The Board has remanded the issue of rating the Veteran's lumbar spondylosis with intervertebral disc disease, as it found that the VA examination did not adequately address functional limitations during flare-ups.

The Board has denied higher ratings for the Veteran's left knee surgical scar and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee, but remanded his claims for increased rating for post-operative residuals of right knee injury and low back disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection of a back disorder was granted. Service connection is denied. The Veteran's claims for service connection of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney disorder, metatarsalgia (left foot), right leg disorder, and left leg disorder are remanded.

The Board has received additional relevant evidence and is remanding the cases for readjudication.

The Veteran's service connection claim for degenerative arthritis of the spine with degenerative disc disease at L4-5, and L5-S1 is being remanded due to insufficient evidence in his claims file.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability due to lack of evidence showing a link between current symptoms and service. The appeal for headaches as secondary to neck disability is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his records. The low back disability claim is also being reopened.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, tinnitus, PTSD, and left knee disability. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no new and material evidence to reopen his low back disability claim. The rating for hemorrhoids remains noncompensable, and a higher rating for cervical spondylosis is not granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disorder and lumbar spine disorder are not service-connected. The claims for chronic bronchitis and COPD have also been denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea, cervical spine disability, and low back disability are not related to service. The claims for these conditions have been denied.

The Board denied claims for earlier effective dates for the service connection of left hip, right hip, and lumbar spine disabilities. The Veteran's claim was dismissed as a freestanding claim for an earlier effective date is not proper.

The Board found that the Veteran's current back disability is not related to service or his service-connected leg length discrepancy, and thus denied both claims for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder disorder, back disorder, neck disorder, and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The conditions are related to a motor vehicle accident the Veteran sustained during his active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of medical evidence on whether the Veteran's low back disability is related to his service. The VA must obtain an examination and provide a medical opinion.