Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar disability and bilateral pes cavus, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to service or within one year post-service.

The Veteran's current low back disability was caused or permanently aggravated by his active military service, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease and facet arthritis, is attributable to his active service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and lumbosacral strain disabilities have been evaluated based on their current manifestations, with the highest rating of 30% for bilateral pes planus. The lumbosacral strain has not met criteria for higher ratings at any point during the appeal period.

The Veteran's residuals of T5 compression fracture are related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for a thoracic spine disability. The issues of lumbar and cervical spine disabilities remain pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is granted, and the Board finds that his current diagnosis of PTSD is etiologically related to an in-service stressor. The Veteran's claim for increased evaluation for facet osteoarthritis with right L5 pars interarticularis defect of the lumbar spine is also granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's current low back disability did not manifest in service and is not related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current low back disability did not manifest during or as a result of military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, skin rash, gastrointestinal issues, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, tingling feet, cardiovascular disorders, and back disorder. The appeal is considered on its merits.

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

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and right lower extremity radiculopathy have been rated appropriately based on their severity.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to failure to notify the appellant of a previously scheduled videoconference hearing.

The Board found no evidence of a low back condition during service and denied the claim as there is insufficient credible evidence linking the current low back disability to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current lower back condition is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability and any right leg disability. The issues of increased rating and secondary service connection are also being addressed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a disability involving the left lower eyelid has been withdrawn. The remaining issues of service connection for hemorrhoids and low back disability are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and readjudicating the claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being required, including a new VA examination for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and consideration of neurological manifestations.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss, but denied the remaining issues of upper back disorder and disorders of the bilateral upper extremities.