Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition as secondary to his service-connected left leg disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication of the claims, including determining whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's service connection claims.

The Board found new and material evidence has been submitted, but the claim is not reopened because it does not establish a link between the current back disability and service.

The Board has granted service connection for residuals of an injury to the lumbar spine and cervical spine, finding that these conditions are related to the veteran's period of active service.

The Board denied service connection for defective hearing, a left shoulder disability, and a low back disability.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development due to a hearing issue and VCAA compliance.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of heart bypass surgery, hypertension, and PTSD due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations.,The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, hemorrhoids, and skin rash were also denied as a result of his failure to appear for the examinations.

The Board found that the veteran's claimed disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claims.

The veteran's claims for an increased rating and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting further examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected lumbosacral strain and keratoconus of the right eye, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The veteran's claims for service connection on multiple conditions are being remanded to the RO for additional development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for inguinal hernia, back disorder, and left leg disorder as there was no medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing, and the appeal is now with the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC).

The Board found no evidence of a low back disorder during service and denied the claim. For the fracture of the left fifth metacarpal, the Board noted that there was no limitation of motion or arthritis, thus denying a compensable evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for a back disability is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and workers' compensation records.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his medical records and consideration of the revised general rating formula for diseases and injuries of the spine.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and name changes.

The veteran's low back strain was evaluated by the VA, resulting in a mixed decision with some issues granted and others not.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inconsistencies in the veteran's testimony and need for an addendum from a VA physician.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the appellant's current low back disorder.