Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his lumbar spine disability and related radiculopathy due to a lack of retrospective medical opinions. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to provide such opinions.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for back, left elbow, and left-hand disabilities. The case will be returned to review after completion of the requested actions.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including verification of Dr. V.L.'s presence in the operating room and obtaining an adequate medical opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unemployable, as she has a high school diploma and completed 2 years of college. Her lumbar spine disability causes some work restrictions but does not prevent her from performing the physical and mental acts required by employment.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and left elbow strain were denied as not related to service. The lumbosacral strain was also denied, but the claim for depression and anxiety disorders is being remanded.,Service connection for depression and anxiety disorders remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to procedural errors in obtaining relevant medical records and conducting examinations.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for neck, back, right knee, and right foot disabilities due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis and right knee tendonitis are granted service connection. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and special monthly compensation were dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he died during their pendency.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder, neck, back, and bilateral hearing loss conditions. Service connection was granted for tinnitus.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disability, bilateral leg disability, peripheral neuropathy of the feet, and coronary artery disease (CAD).,There is no evidence showing a chronic condition in service or within the applicable presumptive period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, finding that it did not have its onset in service or within one year of separation and is not otherwise related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis, cervical fusion, and lumbar fusion due to incomplete records from his second period of service.

The Veteran's low back condition, right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain (right ankle condition), and PTSD have been granted service connection. The Veteran is also entitled to an initial rating of 20 percent for his right ankle condition with no higher.

The Veteran's back disability is granted service connection and rated at 30 percent.,The Veteran's pancreatic disability remains at a 30 percent rating, with no increase in rating considered.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine was dismissed due to his death before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease is granted as service connected. The right knee disability receives a 30% rating for limitation of flexion and a 40% rating for limitation of extension. The right ankle osteoarthritis, status post fracture, receives a 20% rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition was denied in the December 2020 rating decision, and his appeal to this decision was dismissed due to failing to file a timely notice of disagreement.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and neck disorders due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has granted service connection for a back condition and a right wrist condition, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to incidents during his military service.