Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical spine disabilities are being remanded for further examination and development due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions, arteriosclerotic heart disease, hearing loss, dacrycocystitis, and other conditions, are of such severity that they preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's tinnitus was found to be incurred in service and the back disorder is related to service. The Board granted service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling appropriate VA examinations.

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

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling medical examinations to address the nature and etiology of any current back and/or headache disorders.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability within one year after separation from service or any link to service. The Veteran's current lumbar spine disability is attributed to post-service work-related injuries.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to incomplete information provided by the Veteran and to obtain a VA spine examination.

The Board found that the Veteran's current low back disorder was not incurred in or otherwise the result of his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current residuals of an inservice head injury or back injury, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board found no evidence of vertigo or DDD and osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine during service, and there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a connection between these conditions and service. The Veteran's current back condition was not shown during service or for years thereafter.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's low back disorder is related to his military service, specifically an ankle injury. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to a lack of information regarding neurological manifestations associated with the service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA medical records and considering the effects of his service-connected disabilities on his activities. The case will be readjudicated in light of any new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the residuals of a low back injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's atrial fibrillation/flutter is not secondary to his service-connected PTSD, and there is insufficient evidence to establish a low back disorder as related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have not been found to be related to service.

The Veteran's DM with retinopathy, cataracts, and proteinuria is currently rated at 10% disabling. The Board denied an increased rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine were denied in an October 2009 Board decision. The case is now being remanded due to new evidence received after the decision.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his degenerative disc disease with posterior disc extrusions at L5 was denied. The initial rating of 20 percent prior to September 14, 2009, and the subsequent increase to 40 percent beginning on that date were both denied.