Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's left shoulder strain, neck disorder (secondary to left shoulder disability), back disability, and TMJ have been granted service connection. The Veteran is assigned a 10 percent disability rating for his left shoulder strain prior to September 20, 2012, and the claim for increased ratings beyond this date has been denied.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service injury and symptomatology since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his lumbar spine disability and right lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as his claim for TDIU prior to June 11, 2015. The Veteran is required to attend additional VA examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability, finding that it is proximately caused or aggravated by his service-connected left knee degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation at the aid and attendance rate.

Service connection is granted for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Alcohol disorder, Major Depression Disorder (MDD), and Bipolar II.,Service connection is also granted for gastritis, GERD, lumbosacral strain, visual impairment, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and new evidence received during the appeal period. The Veteran's combat service is considered, but further examination is needed to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's GERD is currently rated at a 10 percent rating, but the Board has determined that a higher 30 percent rating is warranted.,For her lumbosacral strain, the Veteran's current 10 percent rating is being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's TDIU and basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits are granted as of February 22, 2016. The effective date for the TDIU is also set to this date.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and spinal stenosis. The appeal regarding left ear hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and foot disabilities, finding that there is no credible evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back condition, finding that new and relevant evidence supports this decision. The Board also found in favor of the Veteran regarding his claim, considering his symptoms as having started during service and continuing since.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain has been granted an initial 20 percent rating, but no higher. The condition is characterized by muscle spasms resulting in an abnormal gait.

The Veteran's low back disability did not require convalescence beyond November 30, 2020. The Board denied the extension of a temporary total evaluation for convalescence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.,The appeals for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity have all been withdrawn.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of those related to PTSD and a right knee condition.,VA has determined that new evidence received since previous denials supports the Veteran's claims for anxiety, neck/cervical spine condition, degenerative arthritis, dysthymic disorder, fallen arches, herpes, left knee condition, major depression, migraines, and thoracolumbar spine condition. The right knee condition and PTSD remain under consideration.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a lumbar spine strain was dismissed because the Notice of Disagreement was not filed within one year of the October 2008 rating decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been granted, with the effective date set at November 7, 2019.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, finding that his range of motion was at least 60 degrees and did not warrant a higher rating based on functional loss or ankylosis.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU from March 1, 2019 to May 13, 2019 and from December 1, 2019 to March 26, 2020 due to her service-connected disabilities.