Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities and a compression fracture of the upper lumbar spine with lumbosacral strain, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected lumbosacral strain, which is currently rated at 10 percent. The VA has ordered a remand to schedule the veteran for a VA orthopedic examination and review of medical records to determine if his disability has worsened.

The Board is remanding the case to address whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for direct service connection for a lumbar spine disability. The issue of secondary service connection for a lumbar spine disability will be addressed as well.

The Board has determined that the veteran's low back disorder is related to service and granted her claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current low back disability is at least as likely as not incurred in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 40 percent, and his right shoulder injury is currently rated at 20 percent. The claims are denied.

The Board denied service connection for chronic urinary tract infection, residuals of muscle injuries to include the arms, legs, back, and ears, a back disability, and a testicular disorder. The Board also denied reopening claims for these conditions and an earlier effective date for bilateral inguinal hernias.

The veteran seeks a higher initial disability rating for his service-connected lumbosacral strain and degenerative disc disease, currently rated at 20 percent. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the appropriate rating based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for a back disability, residuals of a head concussion, and hearing loss due to treatment at a VA facility.,New and material evidence was submitted in support of the claim for compensation pursuant to 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for hearing loss.

The Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation for the veteran's lumbosacral strain with joint disease, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Codes 5295 and 5292.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of clear and unmistakable error in both July 1975 and July 1996 decisions. The Court affirmed the July 1996 decision, finding no CUE.

The Board granted the veteran a total rating for compensation purposes by reason of individual unemployability, effective from March 27, 1998.

The veteran is seeking a higher initial evaluation for his service-connected lower back condition, which has been rated as noncompensable. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to assess the current severity of the disability and determine if a compensable rating should be assigned.

The Board has determined that the residuals of the compression fracture of T-12 are proximately due to or the result of the service-connected right knee disability.

Your claim for service connection for a back disability is being remanded to the RO for scheduling a Travel Board hearing. You do not need to take any further action unless otherwise informed.

The veteran's bilateral knee disorder and low back disorder are not service-connected. The decision does not address PTSD.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute to his death, and there was no evidence of VA medical care contributing to his death.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disabilities. The claim for an earlier effective date for a right shoulder disability was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected PTSD warrants a 50 percent rating, reflecting occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, finding that there is no evidence to support her allegation of an in-service injury and insufficient medical records to establish a current disability.