Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's low back disability has been rated at 20 percent since October 5, 2005. The rating is based on the orthopedic manifestations of his condition, with no neurological manifestations in the lower extremities warranting a separate rating.

The Veteran's bilateral varicose veins were incurred in active service and the Board grants service connection for this condition. The other issues are addressed but not resolved.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any current neck and back disabilities, as well as a VA examination to ascertain the severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected dermatitis of the hands.

The Board has denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim of service connection for low back disability, finding that new and material evidence does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability. The claims for higher initial ratings for left tibia and right metatarsal fracture residuals are remanded to have the Veteran undergo another VA compensation examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen his previously denied claim for a psychiatric disorder. The cervical spine strain claim was also denied as there is no medical opinion linking it to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease. The issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability is dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal. The case is REMANDED for issuance of a SOC regarding an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and a neck disorder, finding that new and material evidence was not received to reopen these claims. The claim for service connection for a neck disorder is remanded due to the need for an examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability and scoliosis with lumbago were incurred during active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations.

The Board found no evidence of a service-connected upper or lower back disability, and denied the claims on the basis that there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between current disabilities and service.

The Board found that the Veteran's lumbosacral strain did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, thus denying her claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for an appropriate VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected low back, right hip, and right shoulder disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have PTSD or lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease that is service-connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee and low back disorders, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development of the Veteran's service records, including those from his confirmed periods of active service and any unconfirmed periods. The Veteran seeks service connection for blindness in the left eye, diabetes, and a back condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected low back disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are denied as there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new VA examination and additional development of the Veteran's treatment records.