Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of evidence. The issues include back disability, peripheral neuropathy of upper and lower extremities, and renal failure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining treatment records and a VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension claim has been withdrawn. The right ear hearing loss claim remains on appeal and is denied as the evidence does not support a compensable rating.,The chronic lumbosacral strain with left lower rib cage strain, right knee disability prior to February 4, 2016, and splenectomy claims are remanded for further development.,The left knee disability claim remains on appeal and is also remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected subluxation of the lumbar spine with degenerative changes was granted a disability rating of 60 percent prior to October 3, 2006.

The Board has granted service connection for plantar fasciitis and remanded the issue of service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a heart disorder, back disorder (claimed as secondary to the heart disorder), and stroke (claimed as secondary to the heart disorder) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines, depression, and physical impairments, have rendered her unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, thus the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the lumbar and cervical spine are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder and a bilateral knee/leg disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of major depressive disorder has been granted. His claims for tinnitus and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine have been denied, and both left knee disability issues are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability is a result of repeated impact to his back during parachute jumps while on active duty, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions and whether they are related to service. The issues include left rotator cuff tear with traumatic arthritis, bone spur on rotator cuff, and nerve impingement syndrome; cervical spine injury; degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine; residuals of a left hip dislocation; and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities.

The Board has denied service connection for left knee, right knee, and back disorders due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a bilateral hand disability, low back disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression due to the Veteran not appearing for VA examinations. The case is returned to the Board after compliance with appellate procedures.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disorder, diagnosed as spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, disc disease, and diffuse degenerative joint disease. The right lower extremity radiculopathy is also considered service-connected.,Service connection was denied for bilateral flat feet due to lack of aggravation during military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary due to the Veteran's submission of SSA records and his contention that his left knee disorder has worsened. The appeal will be remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for multilevel degenerative disc changes of the lumbar spine. The right knee disability claim is remanded due to a request to reopen a previously denied claim.

The Veteran's seborrheic dermatitis is presumed to have existed prior to service and was not aggravated by service.,The Veteran’s left shoulder, forearm sprain, and mandible disabilities are rated under the criteria for direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's neck and lumbosacral disabilities are related to his military service or any other condition. The VA needs to obtain additional medical opinions to clarify these issues.