Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for left knee, right knee, and lumbosacral spine disabilities. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his active service.,Service connection was also denied for arthritis of the left knee due to lack of evidence showing a diagnosis within one year post-service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for thoracolumbar spondylosis was denied as there is no evidence of any unadjudicated formal application to reopen the claim prior to April 12, 2006.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, but the other issues remain pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating prior to May 23, 2016, for lumbosacral spine (low back disability) degenerative joint disease was granted. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus as well as the issue of service connection for vertigo were remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not require the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he can manage his daily activities independently.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are necessary to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions, and remanded several issues for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine as secondary to service-connected knee disabilities. The Veteran's other claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded three issues: evaluating the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, eczema, and PTSD. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability is related to injuries she sustained during active service, and thus grants her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper consideration of the Veteran's death and its potential connection to his service-connected conditions.

Service connection is granted for left knee arthritis. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, insomnia, bilateral shoulder disability, lumbar spine disability, residuals of malaria disability, and sinus disability are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current low back disability and his military service. The Veteran will be asked to provide records of past VA and private treatment, and a VA examination will be scheduled.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss disability, and testicular pain. The decision is based on direct service connection as there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition or aggravation during service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral knee disability, low back disability, and pes planus due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is presumed credible regarding his reports of in-service injuries and post-service symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine disability and left lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lumbar spine disability, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and radiculopathy of the lower extremities due to lack of evidence establishing a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis and remanded the issues of increased ratings for major depressive disorder, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The claims for service connection and evaluation in excess of 10 percent for plantar fasciitis are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions. The issues regarding secondary service connection, tarsal tunnel release, and sleep disability require further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine if his current disabilities are related to service.