Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for back and leg disorders, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen these claims.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of all pertinent regulations.

The Board has determined that the veteran meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD, and thus grants this claim. The low and mid-back condition with osteoporosis issue remains pending as it was not addressed in the decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the veteran's service-connected right knee disability caused or aggravated his left knee and lumbar spine disabilities. The RO is instructed to obtain medical records, arrange for a VA examination, and readjudicate the claims.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The veteran's low back disability was previously rated at 10 percent prior to June 23, 2003.,Effective June 23, 2003, the rating for his low back disability has been increased to 20 percent.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lumbosacral spine strain with mild scoliosis is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including insomnia, a right shoulder disability, hypertension, and low back and left shoulder disabilities. The evidence did not support current diagnoses or show in-service onset or aggravation of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a neck injury, right knee injury, and back injury (claimed as lumbar strain).,Service connection was not granted for the veteran's claimed conditions.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence regarding his claims, including a VA examination and clarification of his service-connected conditions.

The veteran withdrew his appeal on several issues, including service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, emphysema, hypertension, and residuals of a right thigh injury. The case is dismissed as it relates to these issues.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection of a back disorder due to new and material evidence submitted since the last denial in June 1999.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea and increased the rating for lumbar spine disability to 40 percent effective from May 14, 1998. The claim for an initial TDIU rating was not addressed in this decision.

The Board found that the veteran's low back strain prior to May 13, 2000 did not warrant a disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board dismissed the appellant's appeal due to their death, and no further action can be taken on this case.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to their death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of notification for a VA examination, and the need to ensure compliance with the Veterans Assistance Claims Act (VCAA).

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for his low back disorder have been withdrawn.

The Board found no medical evidence linking the veteran's current low back disability to his military service, including a gunshot wound. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of the veteran's low back disorder and determine if he is entitled to higher ratings or TDIU. The claims will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence.