Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease at the L5-S1 level is being remanded due to new evidence submitted by the veteran and other procedural issues.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a low back disorder. The veteran's contentions have essentially reiterared his previously considered claims.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues and the need for additional evidence. The case is now remanded back to the RO for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations.

The Board denied service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and low back disability, finding that the conditions did not originate in or were aggravated by military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's low back disorder is causally related to his military service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Board found no evidence linking the veteran's current arthritis of the lumbar spine to his active duty service or any service-connected condition, and denied the claim for service connection.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeal, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for a scar of the left posterior chest, but denied claims for back and shoulder disabilities. The appellant's scar is rated at 20 percent.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder disability and back disability. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD was partially granted, with a 70 percent rating effective from May 15, 2000.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and the need for additional development.

The veteran's low back syndrome and right ankle fracture with limitation of motion have been granted increased evaluations, but the service-connected right ankle disorder remains at a 20% evaluation.

The Board denied an increased rating for the service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain and also denied a total rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has ordered further development due to the need for additional evidence and clarification. The case is now remanded to the RO for orthopedic and neurologic examinations, among other actions.

The Board has ordered further development due to pending issues regarding the veteran's low back disorder. The case is now being remanded for additional examination and review.

The Board has ordered further development in the veteran's case due to pending issues and requested evidence. The appeal is currently on hold for additional review.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability is being remanded due to the need for an examination and opinion regarding the etiology of any currently diagnosed back disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings as his service-connected back and neck disorders did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for a lumbosacral spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and scheduling an orthopedic examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to determine the nature and severity of the veteran's disabilities. The claims for service connection and increased rating are pending.