Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board found no current diagnosis of residual disability identified as a residual of frozen feet or frostbite of the feet, and denied service connection for back disorder.

The veteran's service-connected right and left great toe disabilities are currently rated at 10 percent each, with separate ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The appeal is denied as there is no evidence to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar myositis and small right knee effusion with a tear of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus, both determined to be related to injuries sustained during active duty.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his thoracolumbar mechanical back pain is being remanded due to the need for further examination and consideration of revised VA regulations.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for a lumbar spine disability with degenerative disc disease and a right ankle disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The veteran's service connection claims for degenerative disc disease, residuals of a chest contusion, and post-traumatic arthritis were denied. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for left distal radius and ulna fracture was granted. The claim for a compensable evaluation for right thumb arthritis was denied. The claim for initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of the left knee and post-traumatic arthritis of the right knee were both denied.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine, with spinal fusion is being remanded due to incomplete records and regulatory revisions.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for PTSD and found that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD. The lower back disorder issue is being remanded due to insufficient medical examination records.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim and determined that new evidence supports a finding of service connection for his low back disorder, which is now granted.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected lumbosacral strain superimposed on congenital anomalies is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including notification of new rating criteria and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development and review due to new evidence received by the VA, including a hearing statement from the veteran.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to lack of service medical records and for a VA examination.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, bilateral leg disorder, coccygeal strain, and headaches. The case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide further development.

The Board has granted increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected right knee disability (status-post medial meniscectomy with arthritis) and low back strain, both currently rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for low back disability and ineffective dates prior to September 8, 2001 for service connection for left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and low back disability.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a low back disorder and is now considering whether new and material evidence has been submitted. If so, the claim will be granted.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and bilateral pes planus are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that a new examination is needed for the veteran's service-connected disabilities due to inadequate previous examinations and revisions in evaluation criteria.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to deficiencies in the VCAA notice and assistance provided, as well as incomplete information regarding his employment status.