Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including for a VA examination to assess the current severity of service-connected PTSD and closed fracture of the fifth right metatarsal head. The Veteran's claim for a respiratory disorder due to burn pit exposure is also remanded.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a back disability due to new and material evidence, but remanded it for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for fibromyalgia prior to February 12, 2020 is denied. The Board has also found that the Veteran's back disorder may be related to active service or INACDUTRA and remanded for further development.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a keloid scar of the neck was granted. Service connection for this condition is also granted. The Board has remanded the issues regarding back and right foot disorders due to incomplete STRs.

The Board has found the prior remand directives not substantially complied with and has ordered a new examination to address whether the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining the curriculum vitae of the VA examiners and issuing a supplemental statement of the case.

The Board has remanded several claims related to the Veteran's back disability and sciatic radiculopathy, as well as his unemployability and Dependents' Educational Assistance eligibility. The specific issues include rating adjustments for various periods of time.

The appeals of the denials for increased ratings on several conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawals by the appellant.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to obtain private medical records. The Veteran's back disability is being evaluated again, and his bilateral hearing loss is also under review.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected cervical degenerative disc disease was denied as the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded several claims for additional development, including obtaining VA and non-VA treatment records related to the Veteran's right shoulder, right foot, right wrist, right knee, back, and hearing loss disorders.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a concussion disorder, right arm disorder, and back disorder have been denied. The claim to reopen the previously denied service connection claim for a back disorder has also been denied.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's gout disability has been denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disability, prostate disability, and bladder disorder due to inadequate medical opinions and failure of the Veteran to attend scheduled VA examinations. The claims are again remanded.

Service connection is granted for lumbar spine degenerative disease, hypertension (based on a claim filed in June 2018), left lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to diabetes, and right lower extremity neuropathy as secondary to diabetes.,Service connection is remanded for left hip impairment and right hip impairment due to service-connected musculoskeletal disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder, left shoulder, right knee, left knee, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities. Service connection is also granted for his back disability. The claim for service connection of hemorrhoids was remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion from a March 2022 VA examiner regarding the severity of the lumbar spine condition. The examiner used a standard that was higher than what is required for service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back disability, finding that it is directly related to his active-duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating for left knee condition, right knee condition, lumbar myofascial strain, asthma, and status post left heel laceration residuals, including scar. Additional development is required to obtain private medical records and provide a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for arthritis, lumbar spine arthritis, right knee arthritis, tinnitus, and hearing loss of the right ear. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for ulcerative colitis, central sleep apnea, and DDD of the lumbar spine with IVDS. The evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether these conditions began during or were aggravated by active service.