Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's left knee disability was granted service connection, while other claims for various disabilities were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine condition, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and gastrointestinal disability have been granted. The claim for right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to lumbar spine condition and the claim for sleep apnea as secondary to non-allergic rhinitis are remanded.

The Veteran's low back scar, which is painful, has been granted an initial disability rating of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, particularly in relation to his military service. The Veteran is required to undergo additional medical examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in writing.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and consideration due to inadequate previous examinations.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for various conditions, including right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, lumbar spine disability, left wrist disability, and right knee disability. The Veteran was previously granted service connection for these conditions in prior rating decisions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to new evidence received after the June 2020 SOC.

The Veteran's low back disability, including IVDS, has not shown incapacitating episodes or ankylosis that would warrant a higher rating. The current 40 percent rating is appropriate as of December 16, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and maintain a substantially gainful occupation from October 20, 2009, to December 31, 2011, and from January 1, 2013, to October 1, 2019. The Board affords the Veteran the benefit of doubt in finding that his service-connected disabilities alone resulted in unemployability during these periods.

Effective October 1, 2016, the Veteran's claims for lumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD), left knee osteoarthritis, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, tinnitus, and right wrist ganglion cyst have been granted.,The effective date of service connection for traumatic brain injury with photophobia and cognitive deficits with posttraumatic stress disorder, posttraumatic headaches, and a right ankle condition is July 29, 2018.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was submitted and the Veteran did not waive AOJ review. The claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for consideration of this new evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a low back disability and hypertension, finding that the VA examinations were inadequate. The case is now to be reviewed with new medical opinions.

The Veteran's right knee strain has been granted service connection. The initial rating for left knee strain remains denied, and a separate rating of 10 percent is granted for left knee instability.,Service connection for bilateral hand condition and bilateral foot condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to unclear findings from a previous VA examination and the need to address whether the Veteran has unfavorable ankylosis of the spine.

The Board has denied service connection for lumbar spine disorder, and the remaining issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and VA medical opinions regarding the Veteran's low back disorder and colon cancer.

The Board has denied service connection for left wrist and left knee disabilities, but granted service connection for a back disability. The claims for left wrist and left knee disabilities are considered 'mixed' as some issues were granted (back) and others not (left wrist and left knee).,Service connection was established for the Veteran's back disability based on direct evidence of injury during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for an addendum to the previous VA opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine, right knee, and PTSD disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment prior to November 30, 2018. The Board has remanded the matter for extraschedular TDIU consideration.