Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was restored to a 20 percent rating from the date of reduction.,A 20 percent rating for his cervical spine disability remains in effect.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's back disability and associated radiculopathy, including rating claims for his low back strain and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The issues of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy, TDIU prior to April 13, 2016, and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance are also remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for respiratory and cervical spine disabilities, as well as increased ratings for his low back and lower extremity radiculopathy. The appeals are now pending again due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding higher ratings for posttraumatic headaches, a lumbar sprain, left knee patellofemoral syndrome and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome as well as for entitlement to service connection for temporomandibular joint pain.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development on several issues, including service connection for a right knee condition secondary to his left patella chondromalacia and increased ratings for cervical spine disability, radiculopathy of the upper extremities, and TDIU.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis, is granted service connection.,There is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim for a right testicle disability, including right hydrocele, related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further examination and development due to insufficient competent medical evidence on file. The Veteran is seeking service connection for lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, trigger finger deformity of the left thumb, and trigger finger deformity of the left ring finger.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and lack of consideration of all relevant exposure allegations. The claims are being returned for further action.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for a rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as the appellant's representative withdrew her appeal prior to the decision being made.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, but denied service connection for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, right toe disability, back disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.,The Veteran's current disabilities were not shown to be related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back, left hip, and right hip disorders due to ongoing chronic pain in these areas. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied increased ratings for lumbar strain and osteoarthritis of the right knee, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on range of motion or neurological impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a back disability, diabetes mellitus (including as due to herbicide exposure), and bilateral diabetic neuropathy. The Veteran's in-service back injuries need to be addressed by a medical opinion, and his reported Agent Orange exposure needs to be verified.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent, prior to October 26, 2022, and 40 percent thereafter, for a low back condition, and for TDIU. The issues are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations prior to October 26, 2022.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development to obtain medical records and conduct examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected psychiatric disability, lumbar spine, right shoulder, right wrist, and right knee disabilities. Additionally, he must be examined to determine the nature and etiology of any left knee, right ankle, left ankle, and respiratory disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for endocervicitis, lower back condition, and neck disability were denied due to her failure to report for necessary VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations did not fully consider the Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms and history. Therefore, the issues of service connection for torn tendons in both ankles, lower back condition, and left knee condition are being remanded to obtain a new examination.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than March 19, 2014 for the awards of service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and right lower extremity radiculopathy are denied.,The Veteran's claim for hypertension is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed back condition, specifically whether it is related to service. The Veteran testified about a hard jump off a Humvee with a full backpack that resulted in back pain.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for several issues, including increased disability ratings and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. The left knee issue requires an SOC due to non-compliance with prior Board directives. The thoracic and lumbar spondylosis, adjustment disorder, TBI, and post-traumatic headaches issues require additional examinations and assessments.