Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board finds that the Veteran's low back disability began in service and is related to his active duty, granting service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran's back disorder was not aggravated by his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability is not rated higher than 40 percent due to lack of findings of ankylosis, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), or other disabling conditions. The appeal for service connection on the merits was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's current low back disability is not related to service, including his in-service injury. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and arranging for an examination to determine if the appellant's back disability is related to his March/April 1981 injury.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed back and neck disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining Social Security records.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and state disability benefits records. A VA examination is also required to determine if any current back disorder may be linked to service.

The Veteran's claim of an increased disability rating for his service-connected lumbar spine disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and providing a VA medical examination.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain is rated at 10 percent, and the issues of service connection for cervical spine disability and right upper extremity radiculopathy are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability, finding that it first manifested during active service and is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disorder is related to his military service and granted service connection for this condition. The back disorder claim remains pending as it was not addressed in the March 2007 rating decision.

The Veteran's pre-existing lower back disorder was aggravated by active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand, shoulder, and back conditions were denied as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease. The claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits was also denied due to lack of qualifying wartime service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a low back injury is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for residuals of a left distal tibial stress fracture with muscle strain, low back strain, and migraine headaches have been granted. The effective date is not specified as the claim was initially filed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right ankle, right knee, and lumbar spine disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence of marked limitation of motion or instability in the joints that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating prior to August 30, 2007 was granted. The issue of a rating in excess of 20 percent from that date has been withdrawn by the Veteran.