Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran seeks service connection for a back disorder, which he contends began following a car accident in service. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and clarify the representation status.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of renal trauma have been granted an 80% rating from August 3, 2006 to November 9, 2011. The claim for a back disability remains on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability is etiologically related to his active service, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a chronic lumbar spine disability during service or within the presumptive period following service. The current lumbar spine disability was not shown to be related to service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for additional development, including obtaining records from the NPRC and any other appropriate sources. The Veteran will be provided a VA examination to determine if his low back disability is related to service.

The Veteran is seeking a higher initial evaluation for his service-connected low back disability, which was originally granted in June 2005. The case has been remanded due to the need to obtain additional treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a low back disability or bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and thus service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar disc degeneration and herniation, status-post anterior fusion L5-S1 effective January 17, 2007. The Veteran's claim for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral spondylosis with herniated nucleus pulposis was found to have been productive of disability picture that more nearly resembled that of flexion of the thoracolumbar spine restricted to 30 degrees or less prior to February 12, 2011. As such, a rating of 40 percent is granted for this period.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to clarify whether the appellant currently has a low back disability and keratoma, bilateral calcaneus and right great toe with bilateral calcaneal heel spurs that had its inception during her period of service or is otherwise causally related to her active service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's low back disability, and a VA examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for bursitis of the right knee, left knee, and residuals of a right hip injury were denied. The claim for an increased rating for low back injuries prior to July 21, 2010, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter was also denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's back disability did not manifest during service or within one year of separation, and is unrelated to his military service. The VA examiner opined that the current back disability was less likely than not incurred in or caused by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine and right shoulder disabilities are not service-connected, as they did not manifest within one year of his separation from active duty or during a period of training duty. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were caused by or aggravated by any service-connected condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current lumbar spine disability or bilateral hearing loss disability for VA purposes, and thus service connection is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and thyroid disorder or Grave's disease, finding no evidence of in-service injury or aggravation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a left foot fracture, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and migraine headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine the nature and extent of her service-connected foot and back disabilities, as well as whether she qualifies for a TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder is not related to her military service or a service-connected condition, and thus denied her claim for service connection.