Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left tarsal tunnel syndrome, finding that it is related to his service-connected left ankle sprain and lumbar spine radiculopathy. The appeal for staged disability ratings for left ankle sprain residuals remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a lumbar spine disability, including bulging disc at L5-S1, due to an inadequate examination opinion. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's lumbar spine and right ankle disorders are remanded for further examination to determine their etiology.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, service connection for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and service connection for spinal stenosis due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's disability picture must be evaluated with an adequate VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for low back disability and left shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service accident.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis.

The Veteran's appeal of the rating assigned for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The issues of service connection for neurological impairment of the bilateral lower extremities are also remanded as VA failed to fulfill its duty to assist.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to his current condition and noting that any continuity of symptoms does not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to March 11, 2023, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error, specifically the lack of an adequate VA examination addressing the combined effects of her service-connected disabilities on her employment potential.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle, left ankle, right foot, and left foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing current disability. The claim for lumbar spine disability is remanded as there was no VA examination prior to the February 2020 rating decision.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is granted a 20 percent rating.,Service connection for migraines is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain (back disability) and right lower extremity radiculopathy, secondary to a service-connected back disability. The decision is based on the Veteran's competent and credible lay statements regarding his in-service injury and subsequent pain.

Your appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and spondylosis with myelopathy, lumbar have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims for revision of the April 1981 rating decision due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE) regarding service connection for back disability with left leg numbness. The AOJ is required to obtain complete service records, determine eligible periods of service, and reconsider the effective date based on additional pertinent service records.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left knee disability, limitation of flexion and instability have been dismissed due to withdrawal.,Service connection has been granted for right hip and right knee disabilities as secondary to service-connected left hip and left knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection for a low back disability, including as related to herbicide exposure. The Veteran contends his current condition is related to active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, left knee strain, and lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 2018.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions including thoracolumbar spine disorder, anxiety, depression, headaches, tinnitus, and an eye disorder due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.