Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disorder. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for a donated left kidney, low back pain (claimed as arthritis), bilateral foot pain, right ankle pain, and high cholesterol. The evidence did not show that the veteran had any current disabilities related to these conditions.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his low back disability, to include a compensable rating prior to August 15, 1997, was granted. He is now receiving a 40% rating effective from August 15, 1997.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a back disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chronic lumbar strain and found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen his PTSD service connection claim.

The Board has determined that the veteran's degenerative nucleus pulposus of the lumbosacral spine warrants a 40 percent evaluation, effective from May 10, 1991.

The Board denied service connection for asthma and a compensable evaluation for post-operative right cheek cyst removal, but granted an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the veteran's lumbar spine disability. The decision also noted that the veteran did not have current asthma.

The Board found that the veteran's right knee disability warranted a 10 percent rating under DC 5257, but denied an increased rating for his lumbosacral strain.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations, finding no evidence of current disabilities that meet VA standards for recognition as a disability.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected low back disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of medical records.

The Board has denied reopening the claims for service connection for back and left shoulder disorders, but granted an increased rating of 10% for nasal fracture. The claim for right fifth finger fracture residuals remains unresolved.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for service-connected musculoskeletal low back strain.

The Board found no evidence of a connection between the veteran's current disabilities and his military service, including any injury sustained in 1945.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a low back disability. The Board has determined that further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination, is necessary before the claim can be decided.

The Board found that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for a back disorder. The decision is mixed as some issues are granted while others are denied.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable prior to August 23, 1996. His TDIU was granted effective from that date.

The Board has determined that the veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities are not related to his military service, including any exposure to cold or a fall during service. The preponderance of evidence does not support the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back pain with degenerative disc disease and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the schedular criteria did not meet the requirements for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for low back pain.