Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied due to the presence of other non-service-connected disabilities. The Board has decided that a remand is necessary to obtain an opinion on whether his service-connected lumbar spine disorder and associated left leg radiculopathy render him unemployable, separate from any other disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back disability, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and scoliosis, is attributable to service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected cervical spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to clarify the extent of neurological impairment associated with the condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hip disability and back disability are related to his active duty service, granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and lumbar strain disabilities prevented her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment from February 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's lumbar spine and left hip disabilities are at least as likely as not proximately due or aggravated by his service-connected traumatic arthritis of the left knee.

The Board found that the Veteran's lower back disorder was not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining records of private medical examinations and seeking an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's back disability.

The Veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, effective July 7, 2008. The appeal for a higher rating remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected asthma and low back strain are not found to render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of his current address.

The Board denied service connection for a right leg disability, to include arthritis of the knee and ankle, as it was not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding other issues.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a supplemental medical opinion regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and secondary service connection claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and need for a new medical opinion.

The Veteran's tinea pedis does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating, and his lumbosacral strain is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum available under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran does not have a lumbar spine disability that is etiologically related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case for a Travel Board hearing at the RO. The Veteran's appeal is currently in process and will be handled expeditiously.

The Veteran's low back disability was granted service connection. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since December 16, 2004 and in excess of 70 percent from August 22, 2006 through September 15, 2014.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of her claims, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA medical examination, and readjudicating the issues.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability with radiculopathy has prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment throughout the period on appeal.