Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's stress fractures of the legs and hypercalciuria have been rated as noncompensably disabling, with a 10 percent evaluation for each leg fracture.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with chronic low back pain, but denied a separate evaluation for neurological deficits related to service-connected low back disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's lumbar spine and left knee disorders are not service-connected as they did not develop during or as a result of his military service. The right shoulder disorder was also denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, migraine headaches, an acquired psychiatric disability, and exercise-induced asthma due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by her military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease with joint disease of the lumbar spine as caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral calcaneal spurs. The issue of diabetes mellitus is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional service treatment records and a VA examination to determine if his current low back disability is related to military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, cardiovascular disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. The evidence clearly showed that his pre-existing asthma existed prior to service and was not aggravated by active duty service. His cervical spine, lumbar spine, cardiovascular, and sleep disorders were not shown to have been incurred or aggravated during service.

The Veteran's right elbow disability was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability. The Board found that the Veteran did not have a chronic acquired right elbow disability during service and his symptoms were acute and transitory. Service connection for allergic rhinitis was granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have post-traumatic stress disorder and denied her claim for service connection. The case is remanded to obtain a VA examination regarding whether her pre-existing lumbar spine condition was aggravated during active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder is aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed low back, right knee, and bilateral leg/foot disabilities are not related to her military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic lumbar spine disability during active service and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's initial ratings for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and neurologic manifestations of cervical radiculitis in the right upper extremity have been increased to 30 percent and 20 percent, respectively, effective April 16, 2001.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disorder, resulting in a denial.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his lumbar spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board finds that the Veteran's current back problems, including lumbar strain and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, are likely due to an injury sustained during his military service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including arachnoid brain cysts, anemia, anxiety disorder, nerve damage, headaches, impaired speech patterns, angina pectoris, lumbar spinal stenosis, and stomach pain. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's time in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his service, specifically to combat experiences in Vietnam. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for readjudication of his claims due to additional evidence introduced into the record.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including medical examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's left eye disability and low back disability.