Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant's authorized representative before a decision was made.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased evaluations of his service-connected lumbar spine disability and associated radiculopathy, as well as a TDIU rating.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain and dextroscoliosis of the lumbar spine, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected DJD of the lumbar spine, right hip, and right knee arthroscopy have been granted increased ratings. The Veteran's left knee patellofemoral syndrome and chondromalacia are pending further action.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disability is not related to service or his service-connected right knee condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee disorder, including the aggravation of his existing low back disability, is being remanded due to the need to obtain a medical opinion from Dr. Nagalla.

The Veteran's degenerative bone and disc disease of the lumbar spine with spondylolisthesis was granted a 40 percent rating effective November 1, 2009.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine. The Board has remanded this claim due to inadequate previous VA examination opinions.

The Board found that the Veteran's current low back disability is less likely than not incurred in or caused by his period of service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for his low back disability was denied. The current effective date is not provided as the decision only addresses the issue of increased rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any service-connected disabilities, and therefore cannot establish service connection for his claimed conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor is it due to an undiagnosed illness as a result of service in the Southwest Asia theater during the Persian Gulf War. The claim was denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability and finds that new and material evidence has been submitted. The issue of whether service connection is warranted will be addressed on its merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and a need for further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for low back, neck, right knee, lung, and bilateral hip disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition, pelvic injury, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities was granted. The issue of secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression) is pending.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient medical information for evaluation purposes. A new VA examination is required to assess the current severity of his chronic low back pain.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran not showing up for a scheduled videoconference hearing and issues with communication regarding his address. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has found new and material evidence to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection of low back, left shoulder, and left hip disabilities. However, it did not find new and material evidence to reopen his claim for service connection of a neck disability.

The Veteran's VA disability compensation benefits were stopped due to an outstanding warrant and his fugitive felon status. The appeal is remanded for further development, including verification of the Veteran's fugitive status.