Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, claiming as back pain, due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or event that caused his current condition.

The Veteran's hip replacement residuals and lumbar spine disability with radiculopathy were granted effective November 18, 2010. The right hip was rated at 50% from November 18, 2010 to December 6, 2015, and the left hip was rated at 50% beginning November 18, 2010. The lumbar spine disability with radiculopathy was also granted effective November 18, 2010.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, characterized by favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine, has been granted a disability evaluation of 40 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of PTSD and service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease has been remanded due to the need for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the need for aid and attendance, as he requires assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, managing medication, eating, preparing food, and shaving.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional information from a VA examiner. The issue of TDIU prior to September 5, 2019 is also being remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar strain and scoliosis with degenerative arthritis and IVDS prior to January 18, 2020 were found not to warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent due to the lack of evidence showing forward flexion limited to 60 degrees or combined range of motion less than 120 degrees.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability was denied. The appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased level of SMC was denied as he does not meet the criteria for any of the available rates under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability, finding that her current diagnoses are not related to an in-service injury and thus denying her claim.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded for a new examination to assess current severity and functional impact. His stomach and kidney conditions are also remanded for examinations and opinions.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of low back and left shoulder disorders due to an administrative error where the same appeal was docketed twice under identical numbers.

The Board denied service connection for left knee disability, right knee disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, and back disability. The evidence did not show these conditions began during or within one year after service.

The Board denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period prior to October 1, 2013, and granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based upon the need for aid and attendance (A&A).

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee condition, a left knee condition, and a low back condition secondary to the Veteran's bilateral knee conditions. The evidence supports these determinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further evidentiary development regarding the Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar osteoarthritis, specifically addressing flare-ups and additional limitation of range of motion.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence submitted since the final March 1980 rating decision. The claims are now remanded for further adjudication.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and associated hip and nerve conditions, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment since April 15, 2013. The Board has granted a finding of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for this period.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease, finding that his current disability is related to an in-service fall.