Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, left ear hearing loss, and essential hypertension. The decision also noted that the claim for reopening of a claim of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was not before the Board.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbar spine disability, and considering all evidence in light of the new rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and a low back disability. The claim to reopen the low back disability was also denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The ratings for his right knee, left knee arthrotomy, and degenerative joint disease of the left knee were confirmed and continued at 10 percent each. His rating for residuals of a right wrist injury remains at zero percent.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for increased ratings due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability due to new and material evidence. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a cardiovascular disorder, other than hypertension, remains pending.

The Board denied entitlement to service connection for arthritis of the dorsal spine, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The veteran appealed this decision.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and a need for further examination.

The veteran is seeking service connection for residuals of a low back injury. The RO should make additional efforts to obtain the records, including inpatient and outpatient medical records from Balboa Naval Hospital and any employment medical records.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has denied the appellant's claim for service connection for chronic low back pain with bilateral sciatica. The evidence did not establish a link between his active military service and his current disability.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current low back disability and depression are not related to service. The claim for a low back disability is denied, while the claim to reopen the depression claim remains denied as no new and material evidence was received.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lumbar spine injury with degenerative arthritis and osteophytosis is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations, development of evidence regarding intervertebral disc syndrome, and consideration of extra-schedular or total disability ratings.

The veteran's claim for a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance with special adaptive equipment, or for special adaptive equipment only is remanded due to the need for further examination and additional evidence.

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 lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis will be reconsidered after all requested actions are completed.

The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected back disorder, effective from August 2, 2001. The veteran's claim was not previously adjudicated as he did not receive an application form following his informal claim in June 1993.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of recurrent dislocation of the left patella, pulmonary tuberculosis, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a low back disorder, visual problems, and a disease or disorder affecting general health. The claim for bilateral hearing loss was not addressed in this decision.

The Board denied the appellant's request to reopen his claim for service connection for a back condition due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing the veteran with proper notice of her rights under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA spine examination and consideration of the revised rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection for various disabilities, finding that there was no legal entitlement to secondary service connection for headaches.