Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any identified back disabilities, including whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, a back disability, and right foot disability have been granted. The increased rating claim for the right foot disability is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment since April 15, 2013. The Board found that the evidence supported his claim for TDIU due to these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disability due to new evidence received after the April 2021 rating decision, including additional STRs and VA treatment records. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is being reconsidered as part of this process.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected. The claims for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, low back condition, and left shoulder condition are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to readjudicate his claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and lumbar degenerative disk disease as there was no new and relevant evidence presented since the November 2017 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to missing VA treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for ratings in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine condition, right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) radiculopathy, and right lower extremity (femoral nerve) radiculopathy as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims of service connection for cervical spine intervertebral disc disease, lumbar strain with spondylolisthesis, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and failure to obtain necessary evidence, including verification of inservice stressors and treatment records.

The Veteran's prostate condition and low back disability were denied service connection, and the issue of TDIU was dismissed as moot.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back condition and vertigo due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. Specifically, a VA examination is needed to determine if the current conditions are related to service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck condition and vertigo due to conflicting medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently service-connected but denied on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neck and back conditions, finding that these conditions began during her active duty in June 1996.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a pre-decisional error in not having a medical opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of one or both feet, or ankylosis of one or both knees or hips. The Board finds the claim should be reconsidered with further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus, lumbar strain, migraines, arthritis (bilateral feet, knees, and hands as well as the left elbow), and sleep apnea are preventing him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 40 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy and has remanded the issue of entitlement to a higher evaluation for lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including persistent depressive disorder, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from caring for himself and protecting himself, requiring regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.