Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability was denied. His claim for service connection of a depressive disorder and/or PTSD was granted, but he is still seeking service connection for a bilateral knee disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right testicle disorder and low back disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral knee disability and low back disability have been denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these previously denied claims. The right ankle disability and obstructive sleep apnea were also denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of a head injury, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, diagnosed as lumbar disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, and lumbar strain, is etiologically related to her service-connected right hip disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to ensure compliance with the Court's recent decision in Correia v. McDonald, and to obtain a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his neurological impairment of the lower extremities.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and will provide further development before making a decision on the claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition and determined that there is at least equipoise evidence to support the claim, granting service connection on a direct basis.

The Board found no evidence to support the claim that the Veteran's back disorder is related to his military service, and thus denied the claim.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development due to an inadequate VA medical nexus opinion. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disability is being returned for further review.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed back disorder was not incurred or aggravated during his military service and is not related to any incident of service. The claim for service connection was therefore denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his low back disability and peripheral neuropathy, have prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment since December 30, 2008.

The Board has granted increased ratings for the appellant's service-connected lumbar spine disability and left ankle disability, effective from December 28, 2007. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his back, right and left tibia, right knee, and left foot conditions, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU based on this finding.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of lumbar degenerative disc disease with old compression fracture and radiculopathy are related to his service, thus granting his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA examination. The issues of service connection for his back disability and alcohol dependence are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and denied service connection for right knee, lumbar spine, and sinus disorders. The Veteran's in-service exposure to noise is conceded, but the evidence does not establish a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the assignment of a 40% rating for his lumbar spine disability, as it was not a legally recognizable claim and raises no question to be decided.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.