Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine was rated at 20 percent prior to April 25, 2008. From that date, his disability is rated at 40 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and therefore denied her claim.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine.

The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnosed cervical spine disability did not manifest during active service or to a compensable degree within the first post-service year, and is not otherwise related to an event in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for clarification on pre-existing condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for spondylolisthesis and an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine, finding no evidence of these conditions during service or sufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's right shoulder capsulitis and tendonitis are found to be aggravated by his service-connected lumbar strain with degenerative disk and joint disease. The claim for increased rating of the lumbar disability is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disorder is being remanded due to incomplete service records and the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of L5-S1 with fusion and chronic low back strain is currently rated at 40 percent, effective January 12, 2006. The Board found that the disability does not warrant a higher evaluation as there was no evidence of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right knee disorder, an upper left leg disorder, PTSD, acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD), and a sleep disorder. The claim for a right femur fracture with post-traumatic arthritis claimed as hip bursitis was also denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for further development, including verification of his periods of active duty and consideration of secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current low back disorder is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's low back disability, including a lack of current diagnosis and a need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a lumbar laminectomy and an increased rating for his service-connected lumbar paravertebral myositis, finding that the residuals were not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the Veteran's degenerative disc disease was not incurred or aggravated in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for residuals of a spinal shot resulting in paralysis and back disability, concluding that his current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability is not related to service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, while significant, do not render him unemployable as he is capable of performing sedentary occupations.

The Veteran's lumbar degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 20 percent, effective November 1, 2006. The Board found that the disability does not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.