Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's current low back disorder is causally related to his period of active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully evaluate the veteran's claims for service connection for low back and hip disorders, including obtaining records from chiropractors and VA medical centers.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for C3 abnormality with chronic neck pain, chronic low back pain, and right ear hearing loss. The evidence did not show a direct relationship between these conditions and his active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination to determine if the veteran's service-connected disabilities make him unemployable.

The veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder and cervical disc disease are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current disability for which service connection may be granted, specifically elevated cholesterol. The claim of entitlement to service connection for a back disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and low back disability, finding that new evidence supports these claims. The veteran now has a favorable decision on both issues.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining recent VA medical records and scheduling the veteran for evaluations of his service-connected psychiatric disorder and low back disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and headaches are service-connected based on credible in-service stressors. The other issues were denied as they did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic back disability or an acquired psychiatric disorder that was incurred in service. The veteran's current conditions are not service-connected.

The Board has remanded both issues on appeal due to the need for further development and examination.

The Board found that the veteran's low back problems and stroke residuals are not proximately due to or the result of his service-connected left knee replacement.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for headaches and remanded his claims for service connection for a back disorder due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. The veteran is also required to provide updated medical records and undergo examinations to determine if current conditions are related to military service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of service connection for degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine, secondary to his service-connected instability, right knee. The evidence submitted since the last denial shows that the veteran may have a lumbar spine disorder related to his service-connected right knee disorder.

The Board has restored service connection for L5-S1 radiculopathy secondary to cervical and lumbar myositis. It also granted increased ratings for cervical and lumbar myositis, with the highest rating of 40% effective from March 17, 2003.

The Board granted an increased evaluation to 20 percent for lumbar strain and narrowing of L5-S1, effective September 2003.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the appellant's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a determination on whether the appellant's right knee disability should be service-connected and an evaluation of his low back disability.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability and chronic sinusitis due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of her current disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for high cholesterol, low back disorder, and hiatal hernia. The case is being remanded for further development.