Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for a low back condition was granted, but the request for an increased rating for PTSD was denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection for rhinitis and lumbar degenerative disc disease were granted. The claim for hypertension was denied. Claims for COPD, sinusitis, and an increased rating for left ear hearing loss were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including hearing loss, back condition, cervical spine condition, left elbow condition, neuropathy of the right and left feet, sciatica of the left and right lower extremities, and sleep apnea.

Service connection for degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is granted.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and increased ratings.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) because the evidence did not show that her service-connected back disorder or left lower extremity radiculopathy alone would prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's left knee disorder, right knee disorder, hypertension, GERD, asthma, and a compensable disability rating for conjunctivitis. The claims for degenerative arthritis of the left hip, degenerative arthritis of the right hip, a higher disability rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including low back disability and right hip disability. The decision was based on inadequate examinations and failure to consider lay statements.

The veteran's claims for service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus, low back condition, blurred vision, and headaches were denied. However, the claim for a 10 percent evaluation for epilepsy was granted.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his back condition, stating that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent.

The veteran's service connection for arthritis in the hips, knees, and lumbar spine was granted. Other conditions were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran was granted higher evaluations for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome but the other issues were remanded.

The Board remanded all issues to the Agency of Original Jurisdiction for further development and adjudication.

The veteran was granted a 50% rating for adjustment disorder with anxiety and service connection for right ankle disability. Service connection for hearing loss was denied, and other issues were remanded.

Service connection for the left ankle disability and scars from cyst removal on head is granted. All other conditions are either denied or remanded.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran died while it was pending. The decision does not affect the right of an eligible person to continue the appeal.

The veteran's appeal for higher ratings for service-connected conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for scoliosis and back scars was denied, but the effective date for service connection for these conditions was granted as of February 18, 2014. The claim for special monthly compensation was also denied.

The veteran's service connection for degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine is granted. The Board found that these conditions were incurred during active duty.

The veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection of a back disability was denied. The VA determined that the correct forms were not submitted in time.