Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and dismissed the claim for a back disability. The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to his in-service sexual assault, which he reported during boot camp.

The Veteran's appeal is being returned to the RO for rescheduling a videoconference hearing due to his inability to attend the originally scheduled hearing.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the November 2011 statement of the case, and further development is required before a final decision can be made.

The Veteran's timely notice of disagreement with the July 2010 rating decision has been acknowledged, and his claims for service connection are now considered.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied, as the evidence did not meet the criteria for such benefits at the time of his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and lack of continuity of symptomatology documentation. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if her current back disorder is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as a TDIU claim. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain medical records and VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current acquired psychiatric disorder or low back disorder that is related to his military service. The evidence shows no in-service diagnosis of these conditions and no link between any such conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatitis C and remanded the issues of increased rating for left knee chondromalacia and TDIU. The Veteran's low back disorder is related to his active duty service, while the nature and severity of his left knee disability need further clarification.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back strain, scoliosis, and rotoscoliosis are related to his active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and earlier effective dates, finding no new evidence to reopen or support service connection for various conditions. The appeals were dismissed.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a chronic foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, back disability (including arthritis), deviated tracheobronchial tree, or chronic body pain condition during service. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not linked to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, right knee disorder, diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnea. Service connection for hypertension was not established.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder and bilateral foot disorder, but will remand to determine if these claims are well-grounded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining relevant medical records. The primary issue is whether the appellant's low back disorder is related to his service-connected bilateral knee disability.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death.

The Board found that the evidence submitted since the April 2003 rating decision is cumulative and redundant, thus not new and material. As a result, the application to reopen the claim for service connection for low back strain was denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disorder, depression, and bilateral leg disorder were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claims for secondary service connection have also been denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the Veteran's service connection claims for his feet and back disability, including whether he suffered cold injuries in Korea during service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the Veteran's cervical spine disorder. The claim will be considered on an extraschedular basis if deemed necessary.