Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, chronic cervical strain, and chronic lumbar strain render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable from performing all forms of substantially gainful employment that are consistent with his education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a low back disability and an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeals on these issues during his April 2015 hearing. Service connection was granted for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected VA pension benefits was denied as the preponderance of evidence did not support his contention that he is permanently and totally disabled due to nonservice-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for service connection for low back disability and bilateral shin splints.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations. The issues of increased ratings for his spine disability and TDIU are also being addressed.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability can be adjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. No decisions were made on the merits of any claims.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other symptoms associated with his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and respiratory disability, as well as his request for an increased rating for PTSD. The claim for PTSD was granted with a 50 percent initial rating effective December 9, 2010.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for scoliosis, bilateral knee disability, chloracne, high cholesterol, lumbar spine disability (Degenerative Disc Disease), hydrocephalus, and benign prostatic hypertrophy are all denied as there is no evidence of a chronic condition or link to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and a dental disorder, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to his current conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, GERD, and psychiatric disability other than one manifested by substance abuse due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran is seeking educational benefits under Chapter 30, but the RO determined he was ineligible. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain his complete service records and determine if any exceptions apply.

The Veteran's back disability, which has been rated at 10 percent since March 27, 2007, is now rated at 20 percent for the initial rating period from March 27, 2007, forward. The criteria for a 20 percent rating have been met due to limitation of motion during flare-ups.

The Board has remanded the claim due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability is related to service, specifically his treatment in Wiesbaden.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hip bursitis and bilateral knee disorder, both secondary to his service-connected right ankle and lumbar spine disabilities, were granted effective March 3, 2011.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for a clothing allowance is not properly adjudicated due to missing photographic evidence and clarification of his application. The case is being remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and arranging for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's back and knee disabilities are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back disorder is not related to his military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.