Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2020

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, as well as his claim for TDIU. The appeals are dismissed due to mootness.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's spinal injuries, including lumbar and cervical spine DDD, are at least as likely as not related to his military service. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disability, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service.

The Board has restored a 40 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability effective June 24, 2014. However, the issue of entitlement to a higher rating than 40 percent remains on appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to military service and service connection for this condition has been granted. Service connection for low back disability and skin disability (nail fungus) are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and to ensure compliance with prior remand instructions. The case will be reviewed again after obtaining necessary medical opinions and treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted.,Further examination and evidence are needed to determine the nature of his elbow and back disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for various conditions as the appellant passed away during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for clarification of records and notification regarding potential lack of records from his VA medical center. The effective date remains on hold as it pertains to a specific treatment record.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neck, back, and left knee conditions. The issues of bilateral hearing loss have been remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her lumbar spine disability and has remanded the claims of service connection for numbness in her right hand and entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's low back disability and associated radiculopathy are rated at the maximum available rating. The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to determine if his disabilities have worsened.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to incomplete records, need for clarification of manifestations and treatment, and the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete consideration of staged ratings, additional VA medical records, and need for a new examination for his TBI.

The Board has denied an increased rating for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for a back disability. The decision on the PTSD claim is final, but the back disability issue must be addressed again due to incomplete VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for chronic lumbar spine disorder, chronic cervical spine disorder, chronic right shoulder disorder, chronic left knee disorder, and chronic right knee disorder. The evidence did not show a diagnosis of these conditions during or within one year after the Veteran's separation from active service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of a lower back disability and headaches for further development, including scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for left hip osteoarthritis was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for low back disability was remanded.