Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2024

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and right knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence, including a lack of VA examination. The case is sent back for further development.

The claims for service connection have been reopened and granted, with a rating of 30 percent effective from the date of claim.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, left leg disability, and sleep disorder due to new evidence submitted since the April 2014 rating decision.,However, the claim for service connection for a left arm disability remains denied as the new evidence does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent since April 14, 2023. The left knee disability remains rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service connected. The issues of entitlement to service connection for neck, bilateral hip, left knee, right knee, bilateral ankle, bilateral feet and toes, bilateral shoulder, bilateral wrist, and left hand pointer finger disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and other procedural matters.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional examinations. The issues include low back, neck, left shoulder, right shoulder, right knee, and left knee conditions.

The Veteran's TBI was granted service connection, but the back and arthritis claims are being remanded for further examination.,Service connection is sought for a brain injury (TBI), a back disability, and arthritis of the left knee/leg. The Board has found that service connection may be established based on aggravation during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and providing an adequate opinion regarding secondary service connection.

Your claim for a higher rating for thoracolumbar strain has been denied because you failed to report for the scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back disability, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between her current condition and active service. The Board also found that the Veteran's diagnosed DJD or arthritis did not result from an in-service injury.

The Veteran's depression is granted as secondary to his service-connected low back and right knee disabilities, effective April 14, 1999.,Effective April 14, 1999, the Veteran is granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran was granted TDIU for the period between February 21, 2013, to May 15, 2014.,TDIU was denied for the period from May 16, 2014, to August 31, 2020. The Veteran's combined rating at this time did not meet the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal of the issues related to right hip disorder, left shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, low back disorder, GERD, and residuals of head injury (including TBI and headaches) has been dismissed as the Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings and service connection in multiple cases, including left knee disability, lumbar spine disability, right pectoralis major condition, avulsion fracture of the distal triquetrum, left hearing loss, TDIU rating, right hearing loss, vision/eye condition, right knee condition, and left shoulder condition. The Board has dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and a lumbar disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal. The Board is remanding the claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine conditions, finding that these conditions are related to his in-service injuries.

The Board has identified additional evidence that was not considered in the previous decision and has requested a waiver for its consideration. The claims are being remanded to allow for readjudication of these issues.

Your appeal for a higher disability rating for lumbosacral strain has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional medical opinions.