Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss and lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The VA has granted an increased evaluation of 20 percent for DDD and DJD of the cervical spine, effective May 3, 1998. The veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for DJD of the lumbosacral spine is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of low back and sacroiliac joint injuries are entitled to a 40 percent evaluation, effective October 23, 1997.

The RO denied service connection for a back disorder on the basis that there was no evidence of treatment during active service. The case is being remanded due to changes in the law and the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The veteran is granted special adaptive housing assistance due to his service-connected back disability, which requires the use of a wheelchair for locomotion.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including residuals of a low back injury and neurogenic bladder, are currently rated at 10 and 60 percent respectively. The RO denied the veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and TDIU.

The Board finds that the veteran's current lumbosacral disc disease is related to her injury during reserve duty in June 1994, and grants service connection for this condition.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, and thus the case is dismissed.

The veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for post-operative left varicocele and service connection for a left inguinal hernia, psychiatric disorder, and degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine (claimed as back) were denied by the RO. The RO also denied service connection for PTSD.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and a compensable evaluation for lumbosacral strain due to lack of new and material evidence, and because there is no clear medical opinion linking current low back symptoms to military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected low back disability, right ankle fracture residuals, and plantar fasciitis.

The Board found that the veteran's low back disability began in service and granted service connection for it.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a low back disorder, and will now consider whether new and material evidence supports this reopening.

The veteran's disabilities, including respiratory impairment and lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, do not meet the basic disability percentage requirements for VA pension benefits due to his employment status.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability characterized as herniated nucleus pulposus with a 40 percent evaluation. The veteran's current condition does not warrant an increase in this rating.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and a total rating based on individual unemployability were denied. The claim to reopen his lumbosacral spine disorder was also denied, as the new evidence did not meet the criteria for reopening.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including verification of service dates and obtaining medical records. The veteran's low back disability is being evaluated for its etiology in service, while his hiatal hernia is to be evaluated for current severity.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support the claim based on active duty service.

The Board has denied all claims as there is no evidence of a current disability or disease that can be linked to service.