Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder and back disabilities have been granted, but the appeals are still pending as they were remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for a VA examination.

The Board has vacated its February 18, 2021 decision and remanded the claims for service connection for a back disability and TDIU.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the current issues on appeal, including scheduling VA examinations for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, bilateral feet disability, vertigo, and fatigue.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for lumbar spine disability and left lower extremity sciatica are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his current disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and reopening of previously denied claims are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and verifying in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for his back disability is being remanded due to the failure to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, hypertension, and sleep apnea have been denied as they are not related to his military service.,For the remaining issues (right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, loss of use of the right lower extremity, and loss of use of the left lower extremity), the case is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to July 25, 2018, for service connection of back and right elbow disabilities were denied. The Board found that the March 2016 rating decision was final and the earliest possible effective date is July 26, 2018.

The Veteran's lumbar spine and right shoulder disabilities are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's liver condition is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions and inextricably intertwined with TDIU issues.

The Veteran's back disability and associated lower extremity radiculopathies are rated at 40 percent, 10 percent, and 20 percent respectively. A TDIU is granted effective since May 1, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the appeal as he died during its pendency.

The Veteran is granted service connection for migraine headaches.,Effective March 28, 2017, the Veteran's low back disorder was rated at 20 percent and his psoriasis was granted service connection. The radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve in both lower extremities were also granted service connection effective March 28, 2017.,The Veteran is denied an earlier effective date for these grants.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a bilateral foot condition, back condition, and herpes due to insufficient examination reports. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development due to the submission of new VA treatment records and medical examination results.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral arm numbness, back disorder, and psychiatric disorders due to potential issues with the opinions provided. The Veteran's service connection claims are not granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's low back disorder. An addendum opinion is needed from a VA examiner.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability prior to September 30, 2019, as it did not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began during active service.,Service connection for the right knee condition and left knee condition were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to in-service complaints or events.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in total unemployability, as he has not provided specific information about his employment history and income levels.