Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's back disability is rated at 40 percent disabling, effective from the date of the decision. The right leg disability is rated at 10 percent disabling.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has worsened to the extent that it precludes him from performing his project management occupation, and he is entitled to additional vocational rehabilitation training.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The conditions claimed, including tinea pedis with folliculitis and bilateral pes planus, were not found to warrant higher initial disability ratings.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability is not related to his military service, specifically the May 1970 tank accident during National Guard service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back and right shoulder conditions are related to his military service, granting service connection for arthritis of the lumbar spine and arthritis of the right shoulder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability, including thoracic spondylosis and lumbar sprain, did not begin in service or within one year of service and is not shown to be caused by active military service. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain has not resulted in forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine limited to 30 degrees or less, which is required for a higher rating. The current 20% disability rating remains appropriate.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining a medical opinion from Dr. Koon regarding the etiology of the appellant's current low back disability and attempting to obtain private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's foot and back conditions. The claims will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's current low back disability relates to his in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability did not manifest during or as a result of active service and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected lumbosacral spine disability or TBI.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and denied his claim. The low back disability issue is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical opinions and seeking relevant records. The case will be returned to the Board for further consideration.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for lumbar strain, right knee strain, and right shoulder strain from December 30, 2008 were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity. The issues of an increased rating for PTSD, severance of service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain missing service records and a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's current back and neck disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a right ankle disability, but the issue of service connection for a low back disorder is remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to his military service for any of the claimed conditions, and thus denied all claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not properly adjudicated and requires additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination.