Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at 100 percent, and his back condition is granted a rating of 100 percent. The right thumb condition and left knee condition are both denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to consider the Veteran's prior medical history. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining new VA psychiatric and back examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome, and cervical spondylosis, right lateral collateral ligament sprain (chronic / recurrent), and left lateral collateral ligament sprain (chronic / recurrent).

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain with foraminal annual tear and disc protrusion, L5-S1. The other issues of service connection for wrist disabilities and a shoulder disability are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for additional development due to challenges regarding the competency of VA examiners and the need for retrospective opinions on the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder and associated radiculopathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him disabled to the extent that he requires regular aid and assistance of another person, warranting SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's back disability and his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being evaluated based on its secondary service connection theory, while his left shoulder osteoarthritis remains at a 20% rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information in the November 2019 examination report regarding the Veteran's lumbosacral strain. The Veteran needs a new examination to assess their back condition, including detailed range of motion testing results and an explicit description of any pain observed.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions provided in a previous VA examination and for AOJ review of new evidence. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is being reviewed again, including whether it is related to his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for automobile and adaptive equipment or for adaptive equipment only due to lack of evidence showing loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, hands, vision impairment, or ankylosis of knees or hips resulting from service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, bilateral flat feet, a bilateral shoulder condition, asthma, cervical spine condition, thoracolumbar spine condition, and bilateral knee conditions are being remanded as further medical examination is needed to determine the nature and cause of these disabilities.,Your current hearing loss disability is currently rated as noncompensable. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to new evidence received, including VA examination reports. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a back disability related to his left knee disabilities and an increase in rating for his right knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for low back disability and residuals of bronchial pneumonia including COPD, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service. The claim for bilateral leg cramps is remanded.,Service connection was denied for low back disability due to lack of in-service injury or disease and no current disability related to service. Service connection was also denied for residuals of bronchial pneumonia including COPD as there was no evidence of an in-service respiratory condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been granted. The claims for stomach condition, left knee disability, right knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right ankle fracture distal tibia and remanded his claims for initial compensable ratings for nephrolithiasis/kidney stones, degenerative joint disease, lumbar spine, bicipital tendon tear, right, and right knee osteoarthritis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his psychiatric disability, as well as his low back and cervical spine disabilities. The remand is due to incomplete records from 1985 and the VA hospital imaging system.

The Veteran's SMC based on housebound status is denied as he does not have a single service-connected disability rated at 100% or TDIU due to a single service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder disabilities and a lower back disability have been reopened. Service connection has been granted for these conditions. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, is remanded.

The Board found no evidence of the claimed disabilities during service or within one year post-service, and thus denied all claims for service connection.