Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate or incomplete opinions in previous VA examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic lumbar strain to include degenerative disc disease (DDD) is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of her condition. The claim was previously denied in August 2016, and new evidence has been received since then.

Service connection is granted for multilevel degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, with spondylosis and IVDS, bilateral lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, and left hip degenerative arthritis.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are found to be related to his current conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient VA medical opinions regarding whether any current low back disorder other than service-connected spina bifida occulta with tethered cord syndrome is proximately due to, or the result of, the Veteran's left knee and right ankle disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the lumbar spine disability and prostate cancer claims, resulting in their dismissal.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disability due to aggravation during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the issues by the Veteran. The remaining issues are remanded and will be addressed further.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and TDIU due to his withdrawal of these claims prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back and right shoulder disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their onset during service. The Veteran reported multiple in-service injuries, including a flipped bulldozer and motor vehicle accident.

The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for dermatitis was withdrawn by the Veteran.,Prior to July 14, 2023, the Veteran's cervical strain is rated at 10 percent. As of July 14, 2023, it is rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the claim for a TDIU due to an inadequate examination of the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability, which impacts his ability to work.

The Veteran's traumatic brain injury, headaches, cervical stenosis and arthropathy with radiculopathy status post diskectomy, and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease are all granted as service connected.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's current disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder and remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The weight of evidence is equally balanced as to whether the Veteran's low back disorder is etiologically related to his service.

The Veteran meets the schedular criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from January 8, 2018, to March 29, 2022.,Prior to January 8, 2018, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disability due to issues with substantial compliance and need for an addendum medical opinion.

The Board has dismissed the issues of entitlement to service connection for right arm and right hand disabilities due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The issues of entitlement to service connection for low back and right shoulder disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability and associated lower extremity radiculopathy require a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his conditions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, right and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves, chronic maxillary sinusitis, and tension/migraine headaches have been granted initial ratings. The lumbar spine disorder is rated at 40 percent since February 1, 2015.