Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbar degenerative disc disease is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support an increase in disability ratings beyond 10 percent.,Service connection for TBI with memory loss and psychomotor epilepsy (complex partial seizures and temporal lobe seizures) is remanded as there are issues of fact to be resolved regarding their relationship to service.

The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine with lumbosacral strain is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, secondary to now service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine with lumbosacral strain, is granted on a causation basis.,The Veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus was aggravated by active duty service and is therefore service-connected.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions provided in connection with these claims are inadequate and remands them for further development, including obtaining a new VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of sprain of the right wrist is granted.,The Veteran's claim for a back disability (claimed as residuals roll back syndrome, pinched nerve) is granted.,The Veteran's claim for a left-hand disability as secondary to service-connected fracture, fifth metacarpal, right hand is granted.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of evidence.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected CAD, acute myocardial infarction, CHF with CABG status PCI is granted a temporary total rating of 100% from December 23, 2023 to March 23, 2024. The remaining issues related to PVD, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's back disability is currently rated at 40 percent from March 31, 2021 onwards. The effective date for the award of service connection for his lower extremity radiculopathies and painful scar are September 2, 2020 and January 23, 2020 respectively.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board has dismissed all issues on appeal.

The Board has dismissed your appeal because you have already been granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, which is related to your lumbar spine disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck condition as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected back and renal cell carcinoma status post (s/p) right half kidney disabilities, finding that the Veteran's neck condition was caused by his service-connected back disability and residual effects of required treatment for his service-connected renal cell carcinoma.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for traumatic brain injury and tension headaches due to insufficient medical opinions. The lumbosacral strain claim remains denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for PTSD, mitral valve prolapse, and a back disability due to an improper concurrent election of review options.

The Veteran's low back pain with degenerative arthritis is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to service, including carrying heavy pack loads and flak jackets.

The Veteran's chronic cluster headaches are granted a 30 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The low back disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral hip disability. The Veteran's migraine headaches were granted service connection.,Service connection was not established for lumbosacral strain.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, DDD of the spine, a left shoulder condition, and dementia due to lack of in-service injury or illness.,The claimant's discharge from active duty under dishonorable conditions barred VA compensation benefits for all four conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in determining the Veteran's periods of active service, ACDUTRA, and/or INACDUTRA during his time in the Army Reserve. Additionally, a VA medical addendum opinion is needed for the back condition.

The Board has determined that new evidence supports the Veteran's claim for service connection of low back disability, finding it related to his military service. The Veteran's in-service injury during parachute training is considered credible and linked to his current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back disability.