Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The case is being remanded to the RO for further medical clarification regarding a higher rating for traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine and whether separate ratings are warranted for associated lumbosacral radiculopathy.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU, finding that his service-connected lumbar spine disability did not render him unemployable at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain with post-cloneal nerve block and degenerative disc disease was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining updated medical records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disorder and an eye disability, finding that there was no evidence of chronic disability related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal was denied for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected lumbar spine disorder prior to November 26, 2012, and for entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disability. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any point.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that the Veteran's current cervical spine degenerative disc disease is related to his military service. The issue of entitlement to an increased rating for right ear hearing loss remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for hypertrophic degenerative disease involving lateral vertebral body margins, lumbar spine and denied increased ratings for myofascial strain of the paraspinal muscles of the back, osteochondritis dissecans, lateral femoral condyle, left knee, and degenerative joint disease of the right knee.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA neurosurgical examination to address the etiology of any diagnosed lumbar disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and missing records. The Veteran needs to provide additional evidence or identify any relevant records he may have.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities did not have their onset in active service, nor are they related to a disease or injury during active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is related to his in-service injury lifting an engine, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a video conference hearing. The claims of service connection and rating for his back condition, left leg compartment syndrome, and left knee ACL reconstruction are still pending.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating of 20 percent is warranted for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the Veteran's claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling him for examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected back and neck disabilities are being remanded to allow for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board finds that a low back disorder, to include degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with degenerative arthritis, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and arthritis may not be presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus and a low back disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are at least as likely as not related to his military service. The rating assigned is 100%.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn and the case is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records.