Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2020

The Veteran's service connection claims for DDD of the lumbar spine, arthritis of the right knee, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy (claimed as bilateral hip disability) have all been granted.,Service connection has been established for DDD of the lumbar spine, arthritis of the right knee, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy due to service-connected DDD of the lumbar spine.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and it will be reviewed again by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a headache disability, and sleep apnea due to procedural issues. The rating of lumbar spondylosis remains at 20 percent prior to January 18, 2018, and 40 percent thereafter.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for migraine headache, back, right hip, and neck disabilities due to lack of evidence of current disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and missing medical records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for lower back pain, bilateral knee conditions, and an undiagnosed illness related to Gulf War Syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims for a cervical spine disability and lumbosacral strain with DJD and bulging discs due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and effective dates. The claims are being remanded due to inadequate examination findings in March 2016.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee pain and instability, low back disability, and left ankle disability have been granted. However, the claim for a left ankle disability remains denied.

The Veteran's knee and back disabilities, as well as dizziness and loss of balance, are being remanded for further development.,A respiratory condition is also under review.

The Veteran's back disability has been granted initial ratings, with some issues remanded for further review. The appeal is not about service connection.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of sinus, right eye, heart, face, and back conditions have been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his appeal.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for numbness in the left lower extremity and degenerative arthritis in the lumbar spine due to potential medical inadequacies in previous VA opinions.,Further examination or opinion is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied increased ratings for a back disability and left knee instability, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities, including whether they are related to service. The issues of service connection have been remanded without a determination on the merits.

The Veteran's total disability rating based on individual unemployability is denied because his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for TDIU, as he also has non-service-connected conditions that contribute to his employment challenges.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen these claims. The Veteran is now entitled to a full review of his claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back and bilateral knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a back condition, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, a right knee condition, and residuals of a head injury are remanded.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with his service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased rating and benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to new evidence received after the initial decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's TDIU claim. The service connection for a back disorder remains denied.