Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU being granted.

The Veteran's lumbar strain disability is currently rated as 20 percent disabling, but the Board has remanded the issue due to insufficient evidence regarding incapacitating episodes of IVDS.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent, effective September 28, 2022. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete private treatment records from Dr. Nolasco, and requests that VA attempt to obtain these records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and an increased rating of 40 percent for lumbar back disability, effective from July 12, 2016. The claim for increased initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine, bilateral hip, rhinitis, and left wrist disabilities prevent her from retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability, neck disability, right knee disability, and psychiatric disability due to their proximate relationship to the Veteran's service-connected left above the knee amputation. The Veteran is also granted a 20 percent rating for her scar associated with her left above the knee amputation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for stomach issues, PTSD, and a back disability is being remanded due to lack of current diagnoses. The claims will be further evaluated with additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is granted. The cases for bilateral hearing loss, lung condition, and eczema are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to a lack of proper notification for an examination, as well as the need to address the Veteran's claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to concerns about the adequacy of previous VA examinations and the need for additional evidence regarding the Veteran's service-connected low back strain.

The Board has dismissed all pending appeals related to service connection for various conditions, including erectile dysfunction, hip conditions, back and neck disabilities, vision issues, coughing, numbness in arms and legs, migraines, and PTSD. The Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeals prior to the decision being made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various spinal and joint conditions due to conflicting opinions from VA examiners regarding their etiology. The Veteran contends that his current conditions are related to service, including strenuous exercises during bootcamp and marching band activities.

The Veteran is granted a 40 percent rating for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine from August 4, 2021 to July 24, 2022.,The Veteran's application for TDIU is granted.

The reduction of the rating for the Veteran's service-connected back disability was improper, and a 60 percent disability rating is restored, effective March 1, 2018. The increased rating in excess of 60 percent for a back disability is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for a temporary total disability rating was dismissed because he did not file an appeal for this issue.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of left knee and lumbar spine disabilities. The cases are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. His bilateral hearing loss and headaches are denied, while his TBI, back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy receive initial ratings.

The Veteran's umbilical hernia residuals are currently rated as 20 percent disabling. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to the lack of current diagnosis and evidence of hearing impairment for VA purposes.