Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the appellant's request for withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain relevant medical records and ensure that all due process rights are protected.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the thoracolumbar spine was denied. The Veteran also had a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, but no effective date is provided.

The Board has determined that an examination and medical nexus opinion are necessary to properly resolve the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a back condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine the Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, as well as his eligibility for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grants.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for a hearing, and the Board finds that there are no remaining issues for appellate consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, specifically her chronic low back disorder and lower extremity radiculopathies, have rendered her in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has determined that she meets the criteria for special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, bilateral hearing loss, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and Crohn's disease. The evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, low back disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), to include acid reflux and a hiatal hernia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the increased rating and TDIU claims were also denied. The Board remanded these matters for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine stenosis and bilateral hip arthritis, status post hip replacement. The claim for a bowel disorder secondary to lumbar spine stenosis is pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's current lumbar spine and right shoulder disorders were not incurred in or otherwise the result of active military service, and thus denied his claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for an adequate VA examination and opinion to determine if there is a 50 percent probability or greater that any currently diagnosed cervical spine disorder is etiologically related to service, including complaints of back pain therein. The appellant's reports of continuity of symptomatology in the thoracic and cervical spine region since service should be considered.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar disc disease has been rated at 40 percent, and the Board grants a rating in excess of 40 percent for this condition. The Veteran is also granted individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the Veteran's current back conditions are not attributable to his in-service motorcycle accident and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims of service connection for a back/neck condition and a left arm/shoulder condition, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service. The TDIU claim was also denied.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with herniated disc has been rated at 40 percent since June 9, 2007.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current back disability and denied his claim for service connection.

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

The Board denied service connection for a back disability and depression, finding no evidence of such conditions during active service or any link to service. The Veteran's current diagnoses were not related to his period of military service.,Service connection was also denied for bilateral hearing loss due to lack of new and material evidence.