Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active service. The claim was also denied for secondary service connection due to lack of service connection for the Veteran's left foot strain.

The Veteran's cause of death, a hemorrhagic stroke, is determined to be related to his service-connected disabilities. The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these service-connected conditions contributed to the Veteran's death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, left knee, right knee, and ankle disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions originated during or were otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's right shoulder and lumbar spine disabilities are granted as service-connected. The claims for left knee, right knee, and right wrist conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back, right knee, left knee, right hip, and left hip conditions due to insufficient medical opinions regarding secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the assignment of a 20 percent disability rating for his cervical and lumbar spine conditions have been dismissed as the Board has already granted these ratings effective October 23, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating more than 10 percent for her service-connected lumbosacral strain with thoracic spine injury is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hip strain, as it may be related to his service-connected disabilities.

Your appeal has been dismissed because you withdrew your request for a hearing and the claim was withdrawn by you on August 8, 2024.

The Veteran's back disability is granted service connection, but her left ankle and hip disabilities are denied.

Service connection for IBS is granted. Service connection for a back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine was denied as there were no incapacitating episodes or unfavorable ankylosis during the past year.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for low back disorder, eye disorder, and right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's low back condition is related to his MOS as a heavy equipment mechanic, while sinusitis may be related to in-service symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural errors and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine condition.

The Board has determined that the VA opinion is inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to address the nature and etiology of any low back disability diagnosed during the appeal period, including lumbosacral strain. The examiner must provide opinions on causation and aggravation.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability had its onset during or was otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder was granted an increased rating to 70 percent. The ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy were also granted, with specific effective dates.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability is related to his service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection.