Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2019

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his withdrawal of these claims during his July 2018 hearing. The remaining issues were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than February 29, 1996 for the grant of service connection for various conditions have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an earlier effective date.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for further examination. The appellant's current left foot disabilities, back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability are all in question.

The Board has remanded the claims of whether new and material evidence was submitted to reopen service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, neck disability, hearing loss, internal bleeding, acid reflux, and ingrown toenails. The Veteran needs to clarify his period of service with the Oklahoma Army National Guard.

The Veteran's low back disability was rated at 10 percent prior to February 25, 2010 and denied for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's lower back disability. The other two issues of service connection have been denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence of current disability levels for both conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete or insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disability and right ankle tendonitis, as well as her low back disability. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a lack of Social Security Administration records and for a new examination regarding his migraine headaches.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a headache disorder is granted. Claims for service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, acquired psychiatric disorders, low back, eye, and hearing disorders are denied.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to TDIU due to a lack of substantial compliance with the terms of the March 2016 remand, and ordered an addendum opinion regarding the combined effects of the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an MRI study and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran has IVDS/DDD. The effective date of service connection remains August 31, 2001.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine conditions, as well as headaches and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development. The claim for diabetes mellitus is also being remanded due to a potential change in law.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability due to inadequate consideration of his pre-service treatment and in-service duties. A new VA examination is required to address these issues.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding the timeliness of his notices of disagreement and entitlement to a higher rating for left knee disability. The appeal was also dismissed as he withdrew his claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and an increased rating for a left ankle disability. The Veteran is required to submit statements of the case (SOC) for some claims and must be given an opportunity to perfect his appeal.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and residuals of a contusion of the left shin, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's lumbar spine arthritis and radiculopathy of the lower extremities are being remanded for further evaluation. The Veteran is seeking higher disability ratings, but the current evaluations do not meet his claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been submitted, as well as for additional VA examinations. The Veteran's back disability, bilateral lower extremity neurological impairment, psychiatric disability (depression and anxiety), and right ear hearing loss disability are all being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spondylolisthesis with arthritis and left knee chondromalacia have been granted. The right knee disability claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.