Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU is remanded due to the inadequacy of a recent VA examination, which did not account for significant functional loss during flare-ups. The case is also inextricably intertwined with the rating decision on the lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition was reopened and granted effective July 1, 2019. The Board denied an earlier effective date.

The Board dismissed the appeal for attorney fees based on past-due benefits awarded in a September 2020 Rating Decision due to agreement between VBA and the appellant that he would not continue to pursue these fees.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a lumbar spine disability, finding that there was no in-service disease or injury and that the current condition did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty. The Board also found insufficient evidence to support a presumption of service connection.

The Veteran's service connection claim for degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine is granted. The claim for right trochanteric pain syndrome (hip condition) secondary to a service-connected knee disability is remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, finding that there is no clear and unmistakable evidence to support the claim. The Veteran had a preexisting back condition prior to his second tour of duty in January 2013, which was not aggravated by active service.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the service connection claim for a lumbar disability due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he was not in need of regular aid and assistance nor permanently bedridden.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lower back condition and secondary service connection for coronary artery disease as due to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's back disability is granted service connection, but his GERD and asthma are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for lower back disability, left thigh disability, and left hip disability due to insufficient evidence of a service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, to include degenerative disc disease (DDD), finding that there is no probative medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition and left knee condition due to inadequate medical opinions. The claims will be returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding no evidence of disease or injury related to the condition during service and insufficient evidence linking it to service.,The Board also denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability, finding no evidence of disease or injury related to the condition during service and insufficient evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeals for increased ratings and earlier effective dates related to persistent depressive disorder, lumbar spine residuals, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity femoral nerve, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity femoral nerve.,The issues for increased ratings for lumbar spine residuals, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity sciatic nerve, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity sciatic nerve, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity femoral nerve, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity femoral nerve were already adjudicated in a March 2023 Board decision and are therefore dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis was granted effective from November 28, 2018. The decision also grants an effective date of May 11, 2012, but no earlier.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from maintaining substantially gainful employment, meeting the schedular requirements for TDIU and his past work experience and training render him unable to seek a different line of work.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee and thoracolumbar strain, finding that her symptoms did not warrant higher disability ratings under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was reopened and granted with a 50% evaluation effective November 2, 2015. The claim for service connection for a low back disability is being remanded due to the lack of evidence indicating intent to seek benefits prior to December 28, 2004.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a lower back condition has been dismissed due to their death.