Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board found that the veteran's current back condition was not incurred during service and denied his claim for service connection.

The veteran's disability compensation benefits were reduced to a 10 percent rate effective October 20, 1996 due to his incarceration for a felony conviction.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims of service connection for back, left knee, and right knee disorders. The veteran's conditions are related to his inservice motor vehicle accidents.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The appellant's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected back condition will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the veteran's current back condition and his service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected low back disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and VCAA notice.

The veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The case is being remanded for further development and adjudication of the increased rating claim for lumbosacral strain, as well as the unemployability claim. The RO must consider both the old and new criteria for evaluating spine disabilities.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability and denied basic eligibility to receive pension benefits. The decision is based on new evidence submitted by the veteran.

The VA determined that the veteran's low back disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as it only manifests slight limitation of motion without intervertebral disc syndrome or other severe symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative osteoarthritis of the knees and lumbosacral spine as secondary to the knees. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board found that the veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disorders were not incurred in or aggravated by service, nor could they be presumed to have been incurred due to exposure to Agent Orange or other environmental factors. The diagnoses of degenerative joint disease and spondylosis are consistent with wear and tear from strenuous activities.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, right leg condition, and degenerative joint disease. The appeals are dismissed due to failure to provide a statement of the case.

The VA has determined that the veteran's mechanical low back pain with limitation of motion warrants a rating of 40 percent, effective from March 31, 1997.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss. The veteran's low back, mid back, right shoulder, and right elbow disabilities are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical records and conduct examinations.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected lumbosacral strain is being remanded due to procedural defects in the notification and development process, as well as potential changes in the rating criteria for spine disabilities.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a low back disability related to military service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a back disorder. The veteran served in the Persian Gulf during his active duty.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disability due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded to obtain VA medical records, clarify the location of back pain treatment by a private physician, and determine if the veteran qualifies for special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.