Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's TBI was granted service connection, but the back and arthritis claims are being remanded for further examination.,Service connection is sought for a brain injury (TBI), a back disability, and arthritis of the left knee/leg. The Board has found that service connection may be established based on aggravation during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and psychiatric disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and providing an adequate opinion regarding secondary service connection.

Your claim for a higher rating for thoracolumbar strain has been denied because you failed to report for the scheduled VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back disability, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between her current condition and active service. The Board also found that the Veteran's diagnosed DJD or arthritis did not result from an in-service injury.

The Veteran's depression is granted as secondary to his service-connected low back and right knee disabilities, effective April 14, 1999.,Effective April 14, 1999, the Veteran is granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran was granted TDIU for the period between February 21, 2013, to May 15, 2014.,TDIU was denied for the period from May 16, 2014, to August 31, 2020. The Veteran's combined rating at this time did not meet the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal of the issues related to right hip disorder, left shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, low back disorder, GERD, and residuals of head injury (including TBI and headaches) has been dismissed as the Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for increased ratings and service connection in multiple cases, including left knee disability, lumbar spine disability, right pectoralis major condition, avulsion fracture of the distal triquetrum, left hearing loss, TDIU rating, right hearing loss, vision/eye condition, right knee condition, and left shoulder condition. The Board has dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and a lumbar disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal. The Board is remanding the claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine conditions, finding that these conditions are related to his in-service injuries.

The Board has identified additional evidence that was not considered in the previous decision and has requested a waiver for its consideration. The claims are being remanded to allow for readjudication of these issues.

Your appeal for a higher disability rating for lumbosacral strain has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's low back strain and sciatic radiculopathy have been granted increased evaluations, but the claims for higher ratings prior to specific dates remain pending.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to service connection and rating for psychiatric disorders, lower back disabilities, and right knee disabilities. The Veteran withdrew these issues from appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for neck, back, bilateral hip, bilateral knee, and bilateral ankle disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder and a back disorder, finding insufficient credible evidence to support the Veteran's claims.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disease of the cervical spine and lumbosacral strain, finding that there is no evidence of chronic conditions related to service.,Service connection was also not granted for hypertension due to a remand.

The appeal for reducing the PTSD rating from 100% to 70% and restoring the back disability rating from 40% to 20% was denied. The appeal for severance of SMC housebound benefits was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability were not incurred or aggravated during service. The disabilities are considered to be unrelated to service.