Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbosacral strain and intervertebral disc syndrome, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher disability evaluations under the applicable rating schedule.

The Board is remanding the case to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board Hearing and other procedural actions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral knee disorder and degenerative disc disease at L5-S1 are related to service, leading to a grant of service connection for these conditions. The claim for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease at L5-S1 is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to several procedural issues, including failure to provide proper VCAA notice and obtain certain records.

The Board found no evidence of a low back disability related to service and denied the claim. The heart disease issue is pending as there is insufficient information on its etiology.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a chronic acquired low back disorder, claimed as residuals of injury. The appeal is REMANDED to the RO via the Appeals Management Center (AMC) in Washington, DC.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for compliance with VCAA notification requirements.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's service-connected mechanical low back pain. The case is being remanded for additional examination and evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his chronic low back strain and TDIU benefits, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right ankle injury and for an increased disability rating for lumbosacral strain.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to evaluate his low back strain. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating and individual unemployability are also being addressed.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate VCAA notice and procedural errors.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for scoliosis with lumbar pain and bilateral flat feet with bunions due to incomplete compliance with notification requirements under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic lumbosacral strain and headaches are being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The veteran's claim for service connection for low back disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and notification of the VCAA.

The Board denied the veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorders and also denied his request to reopen his claim for a low back disorder. The decision is final as of January 1995.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a chronic low back disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for asbestosis and low back disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for post-traumatic arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, a Grade 2 spondylolisthesis of L5-S1, and foot calluses. The heart disorder claim is pending as an original claim due to lack of prior final decision.

The veteran is granted special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his multiple service-connected disabilities, including degenerative joint disease of various joints and arrhythmia. He does not meet criteria for housebound status.