Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has ordered remand for the Veteran to undergo VA examinations and provide an opinion regarding his claims of small fiber neuropathy and a back disorder, as these conditions are secondary to his service-connected chronic multi-symptom and multi-system undiagnosed illness characterized by diffuse muscle pain and fatigue.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to February 16, 2016 and denies an increased rating for his back disability from February 16, 2016 to August 7, 2017. The claim for TDIU is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and associated radiculopathy, as well as for a VA examination to determine the nature and severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left leg degeneration and a herniated disc due to new evidence received after the initial decision.

The Board has determined that the claims of service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as lumbar spine disability, need to be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran's complaints of knee pain during service and continuous symptoms since then are considered credible.

The Veteran's chronic sinusitis is granted a 30 percent rating. The low back disability is granted a 20 percent rating effective November 9, 2017; a 40 percent rating effective January 13, 2020; and denied for ratings in excess of these levels.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's low back disability is related to his service, including his MOS as a carpenter and mason. An additional VA medical opinion is needed to address this issue.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and right upper extremity neuropathy due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to back, left knee, OSA, digestion condition, painful joints, fatigue, and skin conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, a VA examination is required to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the record regarding the Veteran's flare-ups and a need for additional VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disorder and left lower extremity radiculopathy is denied. The issue of service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, and the TDIU are remanded.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 23, 2015 for the grant of service connection for residuals of left foot fracture. The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability and bilateral knee disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence. The claim for a TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Board denied service connection for left and right hip disorders as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected total abdominal hysterectomy and right ankle disability.,The Board also denied service connection for a low back disorder as secondary to her service-connected total abdominal hysterectomy and endometriosis.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbar spine, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, and PTSD.,The Veteran's current diagnoses are supported by medical evidence, and there is a reasonable doubt in favor of his claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to inconsistencies in the May 2021 VA examination report and a lack of retrospective evidence regarding her lumbar spine disability. The case is now pending for further review.

The Board has denied higher ratings for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain and left knee disabilities, but the case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete STRs and outstanding VA treatment records. The issues include gout, cervical spine disorder, back disorder, anxiety disorder, respiratory disorder, sleep/fatigue disorder, headaches, and muscle pain disorders, all potentially related to Persian Gulf service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) on an extraschedular basis, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings due to insufficient examination findings regarding functional loss during flare-ups and repetitive use over time. The claims are now pending before the Board.