Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for a lower back disorder due to new evidence received since the final rating decision. The Veteran's testimony and reserve service history are considered in determining whether his current back problems are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error and an inadequate opinion regarding secondary service connection for lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's vertigo and back disorder were not shown as chronic in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, and continuity of symptomatology was not established. The Board denies these claims.,The Veteran's GERD is not secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability or related to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies this claim.,The Veteran's headaches were not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies this claim.,The Veteran's right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, right foot disorder, left foot disorder, right hand disorder, right hip disorder, and left hip disorder were not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current conditions to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies these claims.,The Veteran's right knee disorder and left knee disorder were not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current conditions to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies these claims.,The Veteran's neck disorder was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. Continuity of symptomatology was not established, nor is there evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury or disease. The Board denies this claim.

Your appeal for service connection has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence that supports the Appellant's claim of service connection for a low back disability. The case is being remanded to readjudicate the claim based on this new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, as well as its relationship to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's back disability, including lack of medical records from service and a VA opinion on the etiology.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a left knee disability was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal. The appeals for right shoulder and low back disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck, back, hip, and knee disabilities due to service-connected pes planus. Additional medical opinions are needed regarding whether these conditions are related to service or secondary to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his left knee degenerative joint disease and surgical scar.

The Board has restored a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and has remanded the issue of entitlement to a higher rating for his right shoulder and bicep tear.

The Veteran's low back condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's asthma is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome with arthritis is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right shoulder arthritis and muscle spasms are remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's carpal tunnel and peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's vertigo is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's left knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's right knee condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for a left knee disability, right ankle disability, and back disability due to inadequate VA examination opinions. Further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back disability, gout in both feet, and respiratory condition. The issues are currently pending.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for lumbosacral strain is remanded due to the inadequacy of previous VA examinations and the need for a new examination to assess the extent of his symptoms, including flare-ups.

The Veteran's lumbar spine DJD and associated radiculopathy were granted increased ratings of 20 percent effective January 16, 2019. The left lower extremity radiculopathy was rated as 20 percent for the femoral nerve and sciatic nerve.

The Veteran's claims for tinea cruris, hemorrhoids, nose bleeds, foot skin rash, OSA, lumbar spine disability, anxiety disorder, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right sciatic nerve disorder, back disability, and left lower extremity sciatic nerve disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claims will be reviewed again with new medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and further development is needed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back condition.