Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2022

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and radiculopathy of the femoral nerve (left and right lower extremities) and sciatic nerve (left and right lower extremities) have not manifested functional impairment equivalent to forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine, resulting in a denial for higher ratings.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the femoral nerve has not manifested functional impairment equivalent to moderate incomplete paralysis, resulting in a denial for higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back disability. The Veteran is seeking service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's clothing allowance for the 2014 calendar year is granted due to damage caused by her back brace, which was prescribed for her service-connected lumbar spine disability.,The Veteran's clothing allowance for the 2017 calendar year is granted based on wear and tear of her back brace, also used for her service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his time in active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate evidence from a previous VA examination, and additional development is needed to determine the appropriate rating for the Veteran's back disability prior to October 10, 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, bilateral cataracts, bilateral pes planus, left ankle condition, lumbar spine intervertebral disc displacement with spondylosis, right sciatic nerve condition, and left sciatic nerve condition.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for various joint disabilities and a TDIU claim. The main issues are whether the low back disability clearly and unmistakably preexisted service or was aggravated by service, and if not, whether it is related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, finding no medical evidence linking the current condition to an in-service fall into a bunker. The claim was based on direct service connection and there was insufficient evidence of continuity of symptomatology or presumptive service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including neck and back injuries, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and headaches. The records are incomplete and need to be supplemented with additional medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for back disability, radiculopathy (left and right lower extremities), and asthma due to additional VA treatment records being added to the claim file.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and low back condition due to a lack of a statement of the case.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service. The Veteran is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ due to erectile dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lower back disability, but denied his claims for bilateral hip and knee disabilities as secondary to his lower back disability.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity prior to June 5, 2017 is denied as there is no evidence of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes requiring physician prescribed bed rest.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral foot toenail fungus have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for the latter condition.,Service connection was denied for CFS, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral foot toenail fungus.

The Board denied service connection for back, bilateral feet, and bilateral toe disabilities due to lack of a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for back, left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to inadequate VA addendum opinions in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle disorder, left knee disorder, left elbow disorder, and low back disorder due to incomplete verification of his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, inactive duty for training, and FTTD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and outstanding records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including liver condition, low back disability, neck disability, fatigue (claimed as chronic fatigue syndrome), sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis.