Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and impingement syndrome with a partial rotator cuff tear of the left shoulder based on credible evidence of in-service injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lower back condition was aggravated by his service-connected left knee disability, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's low back strain claim is remanded for an additional VA examination to assess the severity and functional effects of her condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical and lumbar spine disabilities were denied as there is no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis, which would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee and back disabilities due to inadequate opinions in the March 2023 VA examination.

The Board denied a claim for an increased disability rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on loss of range of motion or unfavorable ankylosis. The Veteran was already receiving the maximum 40 percent rating due to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability and a lumbar spine (back) disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, left ankle condition, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, lung condition, gastrointestinal disability (IBS and gastroenteritis), migraine headaches, and sickle cell trait are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot disability, increased ratings for lumbar spine and left shoulder disabilities due to inconsistencies in medical opinions and lack of consideration of functional impairment.

Service connection for pendulous breasts and lumbosacral strain has been granted.,The claim of service connection for cervicalgia (neck disability) is being remanded.

Your service connection for a lumbar spine disability has been granted, and no further appeal is needed as the benefit sought has been fully awarded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development of evidence, including a VA examination that did not adequately address the Veteran's lay contentions and positive medical opinion.

The Board denied the request to reopen a previously denied service connection claim for a lumbar spine disorder, as the new evidence does not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for CFS, fibromyalgia, and a GI disorder were dismissed. Service connection for tinnitus was granted, but the appeal for low back disorder was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disorder and low back disorder due to additional development being necessary. The claims are currently before the Board for adjudication.

The Veteran's service connection claims for right knee, left knee, and back disabilities are granted. The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep apnea, bilateral shoulder disabilities, respiratory disability, right ankle disability, neck disability, bilateral hip disabilities, and pelvis disability are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions and the need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disability and heart disability due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, IBS, lumbosacral strain, right wrist sprain, deep vein thrombosis with residual pain, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and pulmonary vascular disease were all denied. The Board found no current diagnoses of these conditions and concluded that the evidence did not support service connection for any of them.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, headaches, sinusitis, low back disability, skeletal arthritis, shoulder disabilities, and a respiratory disorder are denied.,There is no evidence linking these conditions to military service or any presumptive exposure.