Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2025

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and left shoulder impingement syndrome were granted increased ratings, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted as secondary to the impact of his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal regarding the proposed reduction of the rating for lumbar strain has been dismissed as it does not address a specific entitlement.

The Board remands the claim for a housebound and aid and attendance examination to determine if the Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's lumbar strain with spondylosis and left lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased rating due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's lumbar strain with spondylosis and left lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating.

The Board denied an increased rating for posttraumatic stress disorder, but granted a 20% rating for lumbosacral strain and service connection for chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted initial ratings for cervical spine DJD, right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, lumbar DJD, and right lower extremity radiculopathy, but denied higher ratings for right hip limitation of flexion and extension.

The Board remands the claim for further development, including obtaining an opinion on whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and providing complete notice as required by law.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several service connection claims.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of March 2, 2016, for the assignment of a 40 percent evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, while remanding claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back condition, migraines, and TDIU.

The appeal for an increased rating greater than 20 percent for IVDS with DDD, thoracic and lumbar spine with posterior subluxation coccyx was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied service connection for a neck disability, lumbar strain, and neuropathy of the bilateral legs.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbar strain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee arthritis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various disabilities, including back condition, lower extremity radiculopathy, and hernia residuals.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied an initial compensable rating for lumbar spine scars and dismissed the claim for service connection for hip scars from surgery (right).

The Board granted service connection for bilateral tinnitus and right ear hearing loss, but denied service connection for right shoulder disability, obstructive sleep apnea, low back disability, left ear hearing loss, erectile dysfunction, migraine headaches, special monthly compensation based on loss of use of creative organ, and remanded claims for service connection for right wrist, cervical spine, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back condition, finding that the evidence does not support a causal relationship between the current disability and active service.