Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current back disability and finds no evidence to support service connection for this condition.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbosacral strain, right ankle arthritis, and left ankle avulsion fracture with arthritis were denied as the conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings prior to June 1, 2003.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected left knee, low back, and left shoulder disabilities. The conditions are manifested by pain and limited motion without additional functional loss.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for low back disability, left hand numbness, and hypertension. The Board found no evidence to support these conditions as being related to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations, with some issues being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations and consideration of revised rating criteria.

The veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates are denied due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without showing good cause.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review, including obtaining additional medical records and conducting a VA examination to assess the veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and left hand arthritis. However, these issues are REMANDED to allow for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine the current severity of the veteran's heart and hypertension disorders, as well as his scar, keloid, left hand condition. Additionally, a dermatology examination is needed to assess the nature and etiology of the veteran's skin disorder other than the scar on his left hand. The cervical spine and low back disability claims are also remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine the nature, etiology, and extent of any current left shoulder and back disorders.

The veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected condition, and the evidence does not show that a service-connected disability contributed substantially or materially to his death.

The Board has determined that further development is needed before the claims can be decided. The veteran's increased disability evaluations for his left elbow strain and chronic lumbosacral strain are being remanded to allow for additional evidence collection, examination, and consideration of the new rating criteria.

The veteran appealed for increased ratings and service connection for various disabilities, including low back disability. The appeal was dismissed due to the veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with VCAA notification and further development is required.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the veteran's claims of service connection for a low back and/or left knee disorders. The claim for a left ankle disorder was also denied as there is no diagnosis of a chronic left ankle disorder.

The Board found that the veteran's diabetes mellitus and back disorder were not incurred or aggravated during active military service, including exposure to herbicides in Vietnam. The claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran is seeking to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability. The case must be remanded due to the need for additional development and adjudication.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to perform all kinds of substantially gainful employment.