Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of compliance with previous remands and for obtaining updated VA treatment records, as well as private treatment records from relevant providers. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability is now pending again.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, finding that the Veteran's in-service back pain and subsequent diagnosis are related to his current condition. The claim was reopened due to new evidence provided since the previous denial.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection of left, right knee disabilities and hip disabilities as well as low back disability. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 20 percent prior to September 15, 2020 and denied a higher rating. From September 15, 2020, the Veteran's lumbar spine disability was denied a higher than 40 percent rating.,The Veteran's right wrist limitation of motion was granted a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all issues related to the initial ratings and service connection claims. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran withdrew it in February 2023.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and hemorrhoids were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition during the period on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for additional retroactive compensation was denied because he had already received half of the compensation at the 10% rate for the period in question, and his combined disability rating was only 10%. The decision is based on existing regulations regarding incarceration and compensation.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis is now rated at 30 percent, effective from August 23, 2011. The lumbar spine disability remains rated at 20 percent prior to December 11, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability and a low back disability due to inadequate compliance with previous remand instructions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was not rated higher than 20 percent prior to August 8, 2005, and not higher than 30 percent from that date.,The Veteran's right knee tendonitis with arthritis did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability did not begin during his active service and is unrelated to any in-service injury, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examinations and needs to provide new VA examinations for the Veteran's cervical spine (neck) and lumbar spine (back) conditions. The claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed lumbar and sacroiliac arthritis, which is confirmed by radiographic imaging, is related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a low back disorder is granted.

The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient medical records and an inadequate VA opinion, requiring further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of left elbow, back, and right knee disabilities due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and left shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for updated VA treatment records and examinations. The Veteran's right knee disability is not related to service, but may be aggravated by his lumbar spine disability. The left knee disability is secondary to the right knee disability. The rating for DJD/DDD lumbar spine needs clarification due to conflicting medical evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.