Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's low back disorder, including whether it clearly and unmistakably preexisted service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for low back strain with degenerative arthritis is denied.,The Veteran's claims for initial disability ratings for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (previously rated as radiculopathy, right lower extremity), and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity of the femoral nerve are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for initial disability ratings for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (previously rated as radiculopathy, right lower extremity), and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity of the femoral nerve are remanded.

The Board has determined that a remand is required for the Veteran to be afforded VA examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed thoracolumbar and cervical spine disorders, as well as whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to MST has been reopened, but service connection is denied.,Service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and cervical spine disorder remains denied.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for a low back disability and remanded it for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical examinations to assess his back and right knee disabilities due to limitations caused by Parkinson's disease.

The Board found that the withholding of VA disability compensation benefits for 69 training days in FY 2009 was proper and denied the Veteran's appeal.

The Veteran's right knee and left knee disabilities, as well as his IVDS with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all remanded for further development.,Specifically, a new VA examination is needed to evaluate the current extent and severity of the Veteran's bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran also needs an updated VA examination for his IVDS and degenerative arthritis.

The Board has remanded the claim due to insufficient compliance with previous remand requests, and further development is needed to determine if any diagnosed lumbar spine disabilities are related to service or any event, injury, or disease during service.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine strain and migraine headaches have been granted. The psychiatric disorder claim has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inextricably intertwined issues and a need for further examination. The Veteran's bilateral pes cavus is being examined to determine if it was aggravated by his service.

The Veteran's insomnia disorder and adjustment disorder are rated at 30 percent effective February 12, 2015.,The Veteran's lumbar spine condition is not rated higher than 10 percent prior to September 19, 2022 and 20 percent thereafter.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to June 7, 2013. Therefore, the Board denied an earlier effective date for TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew his claims of service connection for all listed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine (back) disability and left shoulder disability, finding that these conditions were caused by his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination. The Veteran's low back disorder, including IVDS and DDD, is being evaluated again for a proper rating.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder due to new and material evidence. However, the claim is still pending as it must be remanded for an etiology opinion.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to December 11, 2018 due to insufficient information about the Veteran's employment during this period. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional clarification and consideration of his heart disability claim. The Board also grants an initial rating of 10 percent, but no higher, for lumbar spine surgical scar from March 1, 2016 to January 22, 2017.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine and cervical spine conditions, but has remanded these issues due to insufficient evidence. The claim for service connection for a scalp scar is also remanded.