Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for a back disorder is not supported by new and material evidence, thus denying the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation, and the preponderance of the evidence did not support a nexus to service.

The Board has ordered additional development due to outstanding records, including SSA and Vet Center treatment records. The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical opinions and issues involving service connection for a left knee disability, low back disability, and groin pain.

The Veteran was found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities for the period from April 12, 2006 to May 4, 2011.

The Board found no evidence of a low back disability during service or within one year after separation, and the VA examiner opined that the current condition is less likely related to any in-service injury. The Veteran's statements regarding continuity of symptomatology were not supported by medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is not related to his service, and denied his claim for service connection. The psychiatric disorder was also denied as there was no evidence linking it to service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were denied. The Board found no current hearing loss disability, and the Veteran does not have a compensable evaluation for his lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease and intervertebral disc disease.

The VA determined that the Veteran's traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, as his range of motion is predominantly limited to 35 degrees of flexion.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's low back disorder is currently rated at 40 percent, effective May 2, 2011. He was granted a separate 10 percent rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity associated with his service-connected low back disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his service-connected discogenic disease of the lumbar spine has been withdrawn, resulting in dismissal of the case.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection, finding that his conditions did not warrant higher ratings or additional benefits.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the nature and severity of his service-connected back disorder, specifically whether he has unfavorable ankylosis. The Veteran must also provide any private treatment records showing physician prescribed bed rest or treatment for incapacitating episodes from intervertebral disc syndrome.

From July 28, 2008 to June 10, 2009, the Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability was rated at 20 percent.,As of June 10, 2009, the Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability was rated at 10 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of a low back disability, finding no new and material evidence.

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

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

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed as a result.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for a back disability and remanded it for further development.