Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's total disability rating for coronary artery disease renders his TDIU claim moot, as the other service-connected conditions do not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU. The effective date of the 100% rating is March 14, 2014.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine condition, right shoulder condition, left hip disability, right hip disability, left ankle disability, and right ankle disability. The claim for glaucoma remains denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus claims have been denied as there is no evidence of current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity claims are remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development and examination. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical records, complete forms, and undergo examinations related to his claimed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for erectile dysfunction. The claims are being returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine and left hip disability were denied as they are not related to his active duty service.,Service connection for neurological symptoms of the left lower extremity, including neuropathy and radiculopathy, was also denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's October 2019 VA Form 10182 may be considered a valid and timely Notice of Disagreement, and thus the appeal for service connection for lumbosacral spine disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, and tinnitus is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination regarding service connection for low back disability. The Veteran's right hip disability is already service connected, so this issue remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the issues of service connection for bilateral hip condition, lower back condition, and bilateral knee condition due to insufficient examination opinions. The Veteran's statements about his symptoms are considered credible unless inconsistent with medical evidence or principles.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on its current symptoms and limitations.

The Board granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for a left knee, left thigh, lower back, and left ankle conditions due to new and material evidence. The claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition was dismissed as it is now moot.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left arm, back, right eye, and COPD disorders due to a bar on VA compensation benefits based on his Other Than Honorable Conditions discharge from the Coast Guard.

The Board has determined that the RO did not substantially comply with the September 2022 remand directives and thus, a remand for corrective actions is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection is remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for additional VA examinations. The claims for lower back condition, left knee condition, acid reflux, hypertension, right ankle condition, right knee condition (secondary), and migraine headaches are being remanded.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The neck condition, left upper extremity nerve condition, and right upper extremity nerve condition claims are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of her back condition as secondary to her service-connected left hip conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and left knee disability, as these conditions are being evaluated to determine if they are secondary to his service-connected left ankle or right knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lower back disability, which is presumed to be related to his active-duty service.

The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for lumbosacral spine DJD and DDD was denied. Prior to September 26, 2018, the rating was denied as his disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher than 10 percent evaluation. From September 26, 2018, the rating was also denied due to lack of evidence meeting the criteria for a higher than 40 percent evaluation.