Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee condition, low back condition, and right shoulder condition due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease. The appeal is remanded for further development including obtaining medical opinions on the relationship between current disabilities and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her back disability due to insufficient development. The issue of service connection for a disability manifested by chest pain is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence in several areas, including psychiatric disorders, polyneuropathy, back disability, and fibromyalgia. The hearing request is also noted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine strain, extensor tendon laceration (left foot), and surgical scar of the left foot were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than what was currently assigned.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as there is not sufficient evidence to substantiate a reasonable possibility that he is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities, and the evidence indicates other employment opportunities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for his lumbar spine disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's low back condition rating is being remanded for further evaluation due to the lack of information on incapacitating episodes.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease, thoracic spine, thoracic strain, and degenerative disc disease is granted a 20 percent rating from March 22, 2017, forward. The appeal for higher ratings prior to July 13, 2021, and thereafter remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and effective dates due to inadequate examination reports, failure to address prior examinations, and failure to distinguish symptoms from other conditions. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and radiculopathy are subject to further medical evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions and scheduling issues.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disability, headache disability, and residuals of TBI are being remanded for further examination to determine their relationship to service-connected conditions.,Additionally, the Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is also being remanded for a new rating determination.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for lumbosacral DDD and LLE femoral radiculopathy are remanded due to the need for additional examination.

The Veteran's initial and subsequent ratings for his left ankle disability have been denied.,Service connection for a right knee and low back disabilities is remanded, as are issues related to TDIU.

The Board has determined that the VA examination provided in August 2023 is inadequate and remands for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion addressing the severity of the Veteran's low back disorder throughout the appeal period.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board dismissed the service connection claims for back and neck disabilities due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 20% prior to April 3, 2023, and at 40% from that date. He also has service connection for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy associated with his lumbar spine disability. The TDIU claim was remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal conditions have been granted based on chronic wear and tear in service.,Bilateral hearing loss was not established for VA purposes.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability has been rated at 20 percent since January 6, 2015. The Board granted a higher rating for her condition.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his back disability was denied. The current rating of 20 percent is the highest allowed under VA guidelines.