Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hip strain, as it may be related to his service-connected disabilities.

Your appeal has been dismissed because you withdrew your request for a hearing and the claim was withdrawn by you on August 8, 2024.

The Veteran's back disability is granted service connection, but her left ankle and hip disabilities are denied.

Service connection for IBS is granted. Service connection for a back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine was denied as there were no incapacitating episodes or unfavorable ankylosis during the past year.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issues of service connection for low back disorder, eye disorder, and right knee disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's low back condition is related to his MOS as a heavy equipment mechanic, while sinusitis may be related to in-service symptoms.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural errors and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine condition.

The Board has determined that the VA opinion is inadequate and remands the case for a new examination to address the nature and etiology of any low back disability diagnosed during the appeal period, including lumbosacral strain. The examiner must provide opinions on causation and aggravation.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability had its onset during or was otherwise related to his military service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder was granted an increased rating to 70 percent. The ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy were also granted, with specific effective dates.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability is related to his service, and therefore grants entitlement to service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The Board will seek new opinions to determine if the conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and an addendum opinion is needed from a clinician to address the nature and etiology of any lumbar spine disability.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, particularly regarding secondary service connection. The claims for cervical spine disability and associated radiculopathy, lumbar spine disability, bilateral hip disabilities, and migraine headaches are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional error in obtaining the Veteran's service treatment records. The RO must make further attempts to obtain these records.

The Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal and back disabilities are being remanded due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Board cannot consider evidence submitted after the March 2021 AOJ decision, so any new evidence will be considered by the AOJ.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on his left shoulder disability, left shoulder scar, and back disability are being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The appellant is asked to provide authorization for VA to obtain any relevant medical records from Dr. Powers.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's back disorder is directly related to his service. A new VA examination is required to determine this etiology.