Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2019

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was granted a 70% rating from March 31, 2016. The claim for increased ratings and TDIU is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development. The Veteran's back disability is related to service, but more evidence is needed for a definitive opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left wrist disability and a lumbosacral cervical strain (back disability), finding that there was no current diagnosis of either condition, or evidence linking them to service.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's conditions had their onset in service.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on his low back strain and right ankle sprain, as well as the claim of service connection for a left ankle condition, have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request to withdraw from appeal.

The Board denied service connection for prostate disorder and granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected back disability. The Veteran's combined rating is at 80%, meeting criteria for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional development of medical records from Kenner Army Community Hospital.

The Veteran's sensorineural hearing loss of the left ear is granted as service-connected.,Right and left hip conditions, including osteoarthritis, are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected intervertebral disc disorder and associated radiculopathy are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disability, finding that his current condition did not manifest during service and is not caused by any aspect of service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The cervical spine, fatigue, and gastrointestinal disability claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues currently on appeal, including service connection and increased rating claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disability and left knee disability due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right foot injury, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to an in-service injury. The appeal seeking service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, and TDIU has been withdrawn by the Veteran.,The Board remanded the claims for service connection for lower back injury, COPD, and OSA due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during active duty or qualifying periods of inactive duty training.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left and right torn rotator cuff disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing her appeal. Her bilateral hearing loss claim has been denied as she did not meet the criteria for a current disability under VA regulations. The Veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, and headache conditions are all granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.,The Veteran experienced injuries during service that resulted in ongoing cervical and lumbar spine issues, which have been linked to her military service through continuous symptoms. Her hearing loss is not considered a current disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee disability and low back disability due to the need for further medical examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability and an increased rating for his left ankle disability, including on an extraschedular basis. The Board found that there was no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of in-service injury or current disability related to active service.

The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for low back disability, right knee disability, or residuals of left broken toe. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an opinion regarding whether the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder is related to his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.