Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development due to the need for additional evidence and consideration of service connection claims, including those related to headaches and a head laceration.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and evaluation of her service-connected conditions, specifically spondylolisthesis, L5-S1, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, costochondritis, and external hemorrhoids with rectal fissure.

The Board finds that the Veteran's low back disability is not related to his active service and denies the claim.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the rate allowed by 38 U.S.C.A. � 1114(r)(2) is granted, as he receives necessary and life-sustaining daily health care with hands-on facilitation by his wife who has received specific training and performs under the direction, guidance, and supervision of a caregiver.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and medical opinions to address the etiology of his claimed conditions and their relationship to service or other disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and further development is needed.

The Veteran was granted service connection for a low back disability and a neck disability, which were both incurred during active service.,He also had hypertension diagnosed during active service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been rated as 10 percent disabling since April 29, 2010.,Prior to April 29, 2010, the Veteran's right shoulder disorder status post Bankhart procedure was rated as 20 percent disabling.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left hip arthrosis and lumbosacral strain, as well as his claim for SMC based on A&A or housebound status, were denied. The Veteran's right hip arthrosis was not found to be related to his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of current diagnosis. The claim for a neck disorder was not adjudicated as it is inextricably intertwined with the psychiatric disorder claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, a back disorder, and diabetes mellitus, type 2. The decision found no current disability related to these conditions.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of these claims, including obtaining relevant VA and private treatment records from specific facilities.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine, low back, and left knee disabilities were evaluated. The claims for increased ratings were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board granted an evaluation of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain from September 27, 1990 to July 20, 1999.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to determine the etiology of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and whether it is related to service.

The Board has determined that the RO's decision to terminate TDIU benefits effective June 1, 2006 was improper and restored the Veteran's TDIU rating.

The Veteran's back disability was rated at 40% effective July 8, 2008. Prior to this date, the disability had been rated as 10% and 20%.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings of PTSD and lumbar degenerative joint and disc disease are being remanded due to the need for a Travel Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence to reopen the claim for service connection for a low back disability has not been submitted. The appellant's claim was previously denied because the Board found that the evidence of record was insufficient to establish that his back condition was incurred in or aggravated during his service.