Back / lumbar spine decisions — 2025

The veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities from December 28, 2003, to February 6, 2011.

The veteran's appeals for higher ratings were dismissed because he withdrew all pending claims and appeals.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of hearing loss, tinnitus, psychiatric disorder, back disorder, nose disorder, and sinus disorder due to inadequate VA examinations.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since March 31, 2017. The Board remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to March 31, 2017.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a lower back condition, including as secondary to a service-connected left knee strain. The veteran will undergo an examination to determine the cause of his back condition.

The veteran's service connection for a low back disability was granted based on new and relevant evidence, including his combat service in Vietnam.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease (DDD). The Veteran's OSA is not yet service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for both the veteran's lumbar spine condition and right ankle condition due to lack of evidence of a current disability.

The appeal to readjudicate the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and xerostomia (dry mouth) is granted. Other claims are denied or remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and TDIU due to incomplete medical examinations.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's back, left hip, and left shoulder conditions. The decision was based on a motor vehicle accident during service.

Service connection for IBS is granted. Other conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's rating for thoracolumbar spine disorder was restored to 20% effective September 17, 2020.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection, including gastrointestinal disorder, asthma, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, left upper extremity radiculopathy secondary to cervical DDD, left wrist condition with pain, and left knee osteoarthritis. The Veteran will be afforded new VA examinations or medical opinions.

The veteran's appeal for higher ratings for several service-connected conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal and failed to appear for scheduled VA examinations.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to new and relevant evidence. The veteran will receive a hearing notice, new medical examinations, and readjudication of their conditions.

The Board remanded the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and to schedule a VA examination.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine and bilateral ankle disabilities due to a duty to assist error. The veteran will receive new VA examinations to determine if her symptoms constitute a disability.