Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is granted service connection.,An earlier effective date for the right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is denied.,A 10 percent rating for each knee is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his degenerative arthritis with degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis as well as right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve were denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of left ankle sprain is granted. The claims for service connection for lumbosacral degenerative joint disease and disc disease, respiratory disorder, and depression due to sexual harassment on active duty are remanded.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision and requires additional medical opinions to address inconsistencies in the record regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions, including whether they were present during service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbosacral strain, bilateral tinnitus, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination reports regarding the Veteran's back condition, specifically concerning flare-ups and functional loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's requests to restore his previous disability ratings for eczema and urticaria, and lumbosacral strain. The decisions were based on a finding of no clear and unmistakable error in the original rating determinations.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and to obtain additional examination findings for the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability, ocular condition, and laceration on the right great toe prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment from June 5, 2008 to June 9, 2010. TDIU was granted based on this.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability but has remanded the claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for left knee patellofemoral syndrome and thoracolumbar scoliosis with compression fractures were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of entitlement to higher disability ratings for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal involves the need for a higher rating in excess of 20 percent for various service-connected conditions including cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities, as well as bilateral upper and lower extremity radiculopathies. The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of their psychiatric disability, back disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and a compensable disability rating are being remanded due to outstanding medical records, the need for VA examinations, and the requirement of TERA examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left hip disability and remanded his claims for thoracolumbar strain, acquired psychiatric disabilities, and OSA.,Service connection was not granted for left hip disability due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or association with service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reports of back pain since service.

The Board has dismissed the claims for hypertension and atrial fibrillation as the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The remaining issues of service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression; back disability; numbness in hand; and loss of feeling in foot are remanded.

The Veteran's initial ratings for thoracolumbar spine scoliosis with osteoarthritis and left shoulder bursitis prior to June 21, 2023 were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, lumbar spine disability, and OSA, render them unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted the TDIU claim.