Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected lumbosacral strain was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a level of disability supporting a higher rating than 10 percent, and no earlier effective date is assignable due to lack of factual basis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spondylosis with strain was increased to a 40 percent rating effective November 22, 2008. The right knee strain remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for arthritis of the lumbar spine as secondary to his service-connected bilateral flat feet.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD; a back disorder; and a left hip disorder. The preponderance of evidence is against these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the submission of a notice of disagreement regarding service connection for a back condition. The case is also inextricably intertwined with the secondary claim based on a back condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and right knee disabilities are not related to his military service, leading to a denial of these claims.

The Board has ordered a remand due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for additional evidence, including VA and private treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and left side pain did not have its onset during active service or is otherwise related to his military service. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was also denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, and the preponderance of the evidence does not support a relationship between the current condition and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine strain, claimed as lumbar spine disability, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is therefore denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's low back disorder is not related to his active duty service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar strain and degenerative disc disease do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation from August 1, 2004.

The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder disability, diagnosed as AC joint arthritis with global capsular tightness, is not related to his service. The low back disability was also denied due to insufficient evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is currently rated at 10 percent, and his claim for a higher rating has been granted.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine is not related to his service or his service-connected pes planus, and thus denies the claim for service connection.

The Veteran is seeking compensation for disorders resulting from VA treatment, including multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, back disability, and mouth infections. The case has been remanded to obtain additional medical records and arrange for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities are not related to service, including as a result of motor vehicle accidents or other events or injuries therein. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.