Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine strain and sacroiliac joint and lumbar facet dysfunction (lumbar disability) due to insufficient examination findings regarding the severity of her service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to new evidence being added to the claims file, and the Veteran wants an initial review by the AOJ.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) because his service-connected lower back injury did not prevent him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity have been granted initial evaluations, with the right lower extremity radiculopathy also being established. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability has been rated at 40 percent since November 2, 2020.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, right knee disability, and anxiety secondary to a low back disability due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has partially vacated its November 2019 decision due to procedural errors, and the appeals for higher disability ratings for neck and back disabilities are dismissed as they were withdrawn from the Legacy appeals system.

The Board has determined that additional medical examinations and opinions are needed to determine the relationship between the Veteran's claimed conditions and his active service, including any potential exposure to toxic substances. The claims for hypertension, heart condition, skin condition, spinal stenosis and degenerative arthritis of lumbar spine, gastrointestinal disorders (GERD), colon polyps, and respiratory disorder are all remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions regarding his neck, back, right hip disabilities, diabetes mellitus, and balance issues. The claims are also remanded to determine if the service-connected left varicocele caused or aggravated these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an additional VA medical opinion to address the nature and etiology of her cervical spine disability, including whether it is related to service or due to her service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection is being remanded due to the complexity of the issues.,For tinnitus, a higher rating is denied as it does not meet the criteria for extraschedular evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, psychiatric disability (other specified trauma or stressor related disorder), chronic neck disability, chronic back disability, IBS, and vertigo is granted. The claims for service connection for the neck and back disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various disabilities and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for colon cancer.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 100% rating. The right knee disorder and intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative disc disease and paraspinous myositis have both been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's arthritis of the right knee is granted as service-connected.,Right leg shin splints and left leg shin splints are denied as not service-connected.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's claimed knee and foot disorders were not conducted due to an incorrect mailing address. The claims are being remanded to obtain these necessary examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with its previous directives, specifically regarding retrospective medical opinions for the Veteran's lumbar spine DDD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional medical opinions regarding his sleep apnea, left foot disability, and back disability. The claims for service connection are related to secondary theories of entitlement.

The Board has remanded several service connection issues due to insufficient evidence or need for further development.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine and left carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not yet determined whether these conditions are related to his military service.