Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has dismissed all claims related to service connection and rating determinations for various conditions, including loss of smell, migraine disability, left foot pes planus, PTSD with TBI, respiratory disability, popping of fingers, and back disability. The Veteran did not have a diagnosed back disability during the appeal period.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disorders, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his active service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn her appeal on all issues.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of November 6, 2015, for the award of service connection for allergic rhinitis status post septoplasty is granted.,The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for lumbar strain with minimal arthritis and PTSD are denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of her lumbar spine disc protrusion with annular tear, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic low back condition during service and no causal link to service.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for low back pain due to a duty to assist error, as there was insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's current low back pain is related to her in-service pregnancy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including persistent depressive disorder, sleep apnea, lumbosacral strain, and other conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU based on these service-connected disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals of service connection for various conditions due to incorrect forms being used in the appeal process.

The Veteran's service connection claims for back disorder, bipolar disorder, and IBS have been denied. The shortness of breath claim is remanded due to lack of Individual Exposure Summary. Service connection for hysterectomy associated with endometriosis and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ are also remanded.,The Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder has not met the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent from February 27, 2023. The IBS claim is denied as it did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including tinnitus, shoulder and knee conditions, vertigo, migraines, GERD, ED, and hearing loss. The Board has remanded these issues for further development.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for several disabilities that are secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance due to his ability to perform daily living tasks independently, with occasional assistance.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's intervertebral disc syndrome (a 'back disability') as secondary to his service-connected left knee degenerative joint disease and bilateral pes planus.

The Veteran withdrew the appeals regarding initial compensable rating for tinea versicolor posterior of the neck and service connection for tinea versicolor of the chest, right knee, left knee, and back disabilities prior to the Board's decision.

Service connection for prostate cancer is denied as there was no in-service disease or injury indicative of the condition, and it is not related to service.,Service connection for left foot disability is denied due to lack of evidence showing a disease or injury during service.,Service connection for right foot disability is denied due to lack of evidence showing a disease or injury during service.,Service connection for left CTS is denied as there was no in-service onset and it is not related to service.,Service connection for right CTS is denied as it is not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability.,Service connection for vision disability (bilateral cataracts, bilateral dry eye syndrome, bilateral vitreous floaters, and bilateral pinguecula) is denied due to lack of evidence showing a disease or injury during service.,Service connection for lumbar spine disability is denied as there was no in-service onset and it is not related to service.,Service connection for cervical spine disability is denied as there was no in-service onset and it is not related to service.,Service connection for vitiligo is denied due to lack of evidence showing a disease or injury during service.

Your appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to proceed with these matters as he passed away while your appeal was pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and a low back condition, finding that there is no current disability within the meaning of VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations in excess of 60 percent for a back disability, right lower extremity peripheral polyneuropathy, and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

Your claims for service connection have been granted. The Board has found new and relevant evidence that supports your claims.

The Veteran's back disability is denied as not related to service. The rating for gout, degenerative arthritis, and calcaneal spur of the left foot remains at 30 percent. Sleep apnea is granted with a 50 percent rating prior to June 22, 2020, but denied for higher ratings. Service connection for chronic sinusitis and bilateral hearing loss are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination for lumbosacral strain, and a need for further evaluation of the Veteran's condition.