Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to address the nature and etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran's right shoulder disability, back disability, and skin disability did not have their onset during military service or are otherwise related to such service. The evidence does not support a finding of nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and need for further examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and found that the Veteran's current hip strains warrant increased ratings. The TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with the rating claims and will be addressed upon final adjudication of these issues.

The Veteran's myofascial lumbar syndrome was initially evaluated at a 10 percent rating prior to October 4, 2010. Since then, the disability has been rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for an aggravation opinion in the April 2011 VA examination report.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including examinations and the provision of outstanding medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's back disability did not begin in service or within a year of separation from service and is not attributable to his military service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current left knee or back disability, and the Veteran's claims for service connection are denied.

The Veteran's lumbar discogenic syndrome is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records and other relevant medical records.

The Board found no evidence to support service connection for the Veteran's back disability, as there was no in-service diagnosis or treatment and the condition did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty. The claim is therefore denied.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder is currently rated at 40 percent, but the Board has found that further development is needed to determine if a higher rating is warranted. The appeal for service connection of other conditions remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions provided in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and to schedule a videoconference hearing. The Veteran's claims include service connection for various conditions, including PTSD, pain, and a back disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional service treatment records and VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and bilateral foot condition as secondary to his low back disorder are being considered.

The Board found that the Veteran's ankle/feet, back, neck, left shoulder, stomach/gastrointestinal, and psychiatric disabilities were not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The kidney disorder was determined to be pre-existing and not aggravated during service.

The Veteran's combined rating was 60 percent after the appellant's 26th birthday, but did not meet the requirement of a permanent and total disability for DEA benefits.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed back and right knee injuries, finding that there was no evidence of hospital treatment or observation prior to January 2, 2007. The effective date for the temporary total disability rating under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29 based on PTSD is fixed at January 2, 2007.