Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2024

The Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU and DEA eligibility due to the lack of evidence showing that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable prior to June 2, 2020.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on housebound status is denied because he does not have a single service-connected disability rated at 100 percent, nor has he been awarded a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to a single service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature, onset, and etiology of her claimed disability.

The Veteran's effective dates for various disability evaluations have been granted as of September 23, 2019. The claims were based on new evidence that reopened the service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, vertigo, low back pain, and a left knee disorder are remanded due to incomplete service personnel records. The AOJ is instructed to verify the dates of service in July 1987.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, finding that it is related to an in-service injury and continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the case to determine the proper date of entitlement to TDIU, as the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU is pending. The Board will refer this matter to the Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration of TDIU prior to March 26, 2008.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for back condition due to insufficient medical evidence. The case is sent back for an additional addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various wrist and hip conditions, as well as chronic diarrhea and a back condition due to insufficient evidence or inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for radiculopathy, left lower extremity; bilateral hearing loss; radiculopathy, right lower extremity; and lumbar spine condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence for service connection of a low back condition. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with the assistance of a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to consider the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and obtain necessary medical records. The claim will be reconsidered under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1728 for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left leg shin splint, right leg shin splint, insomnia/sleep disturbances, and low back disability due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to consider the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and obtain necessary medical records. The claim will be reconsidered under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1728.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to consider the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and obtain necessary medical records. The claim will be reconsidered under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1728.

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for these benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and other conditions caused or aggravated his obesity, which in turn may have contributed to his OSA.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his lumbar strain, finding that the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a withdrawal request from the appellant and his authorized representative.