Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran is not unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities and therefore, does not meet the criteria for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine the etiology of his current left eye, back, and knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability did not manifest in service and is not etiologically related to his service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including a back disorder and right shoulder disorder. However, after reviewing all submitted evidence, the Board finds that these claims are not substantiated by the evidence of record.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a back disability, as additional development is needed to address his contentions and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging an examination to determine if the Veteran's back and right ankle disabilities are related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and rib disorder did not originate during active service, active duty, or active duty for training. The Veteran's left fourth finger disorder and head injury residuals are also denied as there is no evidence of their onset in service.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar degenerative disc disease is currently rated at 40 percent, and the Board found that it does not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine prior to December 5, 2012 was granted. However, he is not entitled to a higher rating after that date. His bilateral hearing loss disability has been rated as compensable.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded due to the need for a Board hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Veteran's right knee disorder, to include osteoarthritis, was found to be incurred in service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and thoracic DDD, as well as a skin disorder. The Veteran's current diagnoses of cervical and thoracic DDD are supported by medical records, including VA examinations and x-rays from his military service. The Board finds that these conditions are etiologically related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and a cervical/thoracic spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service. The right shoulder and right ankle disabilities remain pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's current low back and neck disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to the appellant's request for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of service connection for various disabilities remain pending.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the increased rating for his back disability.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of a back disability, to include as secondary to bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities have been assigned separate ratings under various diagnostic codes.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional medical evidence and examination regarding the Veteran's skin disability and back disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining missing service records and VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete medical history review.