Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and spondylolysis, L5 do not warrant a higher rating as they are not able to be rated due to his nonservice-connected paralysis.

The Board denied the reopening of a claim for service connection for a back disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board found that the veteran's psychiatric, right shoulder, and back disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service. The evidence did not support a finding of chronicity in service.

The veteran's service-connected chronic low back pain is currently rated at 10 percent, and her residuals of a stress fracture of the pelvis are not compensable. The Board finds that she meets the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation for her low back pain.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his back disorder was denied as he failed to report for a required VA examination without good cause.

The veteran's low back strain is currently manifested by complaints of pain and some loss of range of motion. The Board has determined that a rating in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's low back strain is not warranted.

The Board found that the veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine disorder does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent, and denied his claim for service connection for PTSD.

The Board granted a rating of 40 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain, effective January 12, 1987.

The veteran is seeking a total disability rating based on unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities. The RO has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for a right hip disorder, left ankle disorder, and thoracolumbar disorder (back strain) are not well-grounded. The evidence does not establish current disabilities or a link between any diagnosed conditions and service.

The Board found no competent medical evidence linking the veteran's current low back disability to his military service, and thus denied the claim for service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's claims for service connection were not well-grounded, as there was no competent medical evidence of a current disability linked to active duty.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service connection claim for a back disability is well-grounded, and his current symptoms are related to conditions identified during his military service.

The veteran's overall disability evaluation was increased from 20 percent to 50 percent, with the lumbosacral strain issue being rated at 20 percent and both knee issues remaining at 10 percent. The decision denied all claims for higher ratings.

The Board found no causal relationship between the veteran's in-service back injury and his current low back disability, thus denying service connection.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for low back disability and sinusitis as they are not well-grounded.

The veteran's claims for service connection are partially granted, with an effective date of March 20, 1992. The RO denied the earlier effective date requested and awarded a 40% evaluation for arthritis of the lumbosacral spine.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his right knee and low back conditions were granted, with the right knee receiving a 20% evaluation.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of residuals of a low back injury due to new and material evidence submitted since the last final denial. The claim is now considered on its merits.

The Board determined that the decision to sever service connection for lumbar spine disc disease was not proper, and denied a higher disability rating for the veteran's back condition.