Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because it needs more evidence to decide if OSA is related to the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

Service connection for PTSD is granted. The claim for a low back disability is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety, mid/lower back pain, left ankle tendonitis, and left hip condition due to insufficient medical evidence.

The veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was granted due to a service-connected mental disorder. Claims for left arm scar and right leg scar were denied due to lack of current disability. The claims for right knee condition and back condition were remanded for further examination.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection of a lower back condition and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to inadequate examinations.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities were denied, but the claim for nerve damage in the lower extremities was remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for chronic cervical strain, chronic lumbar strain, and chronic left and right shoulder sprains prior to November 30, 2022.

The Board remanded the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance and/or housebound status. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities need to be reassessed.

The Board remanded the claims for a higher rating due to inadequate VA examinations. A new examination is required to assess the veteran's conditions during flare-ups and repeated use.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of headaches, back disorder, and right knee disorder due to inadequate medical opinions. The veteran will receive additional development.

The veteran's service connection for left hip disorder, right hip disorder, and bilateral foot disorder was granted. The claim for low back disorder was remanded.

The Board remanded all issues to correct errors in assisting the veteran, including obtaining missing records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for concussion syndrome was denied. The claim for hemorrhoids was granted. The claims for right wrist disability and mid/low back disability were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions and increased ratings for several disabilities. However, the claim for tinnitus was remanded.

The veteran's appeals for higher ratings and service connection were dismissed because the veteran withdrew them.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for penile condition, left foot condition, right foot condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, and low back condition were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to the veteran's service-connected lumbar strain. The decision was based on probative medical evidence showing that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was caused by his service-connected lumbar strain through obesity as an intermediate step.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a lower back condition and left ankle condition. The Board did not make any determination on the merits of these claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis was granted. The claims for lumbar spine disability and a higher rating for left shoulder rotator cuff tear were denied.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to mild lumbar strain, by way of obesity.