Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, finding that the current diagnoses are not related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not been shown to preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. Therefore, the claim for TDIU is denied.

Service connection is granted for hemorrhoids. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss, chest pain, lower back condition, and cervical spine condition.,A rating higher than 10 percent for allergic rhinitis is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension, respiratory disorder (claimed as bronchitis), and lumbar spine disorder need further examination and medical opinion to determine their etiology. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for low back pain, left knee pain, and right knee strain due to incomplete compliance with prior remand instructions.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and increased ratings for his left knee disability. The remand is due to additional development being necessary.

The Veteran's service connection claims for back disorder, right knee disorder, and left knee disorder are being remanded due to the need for medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease other than IVDS and sacroiliitis was granted a 20 percent rating from January 17, 2017 to October 11, 2022. The appeal is denied for ratings in excess of these levels.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection on all four issues due to his death.

The Board denied service connection for left ankle and left foot disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing the presence of these conditions during or after active duty.,Service connection was also denied for back disability as there is no evidence of an in-service injury, disease, or symptomatology that could be linked to current symptoms.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including back pain, inguinal hernias, anorexia, hiatal hernia, stomach issues, irregular heartbeat, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous remands and needs to obtain medical records from Mount Sinai Hospital.

The Board has remanded the cases for an adequate VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's back disability and whether he is entitled to a TDIU. The rating assigned, effective date, and service connection theory are not specified in this decision.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease as a progression of the Veteran's pre-existing back strain, and for right lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to his back condition. The decision is based on clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran had a pre-existing back condition prior to service and that it was not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated his obesity, and if so, whether this resulted in sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current back disorder is not related to service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's lumbar strain, status post discectomy is remanded for further development due to the need for retrospective medical opinions regarding functional loss during flare-ups and after repeated use over time.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion in a previous VA examination. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is being reviewed again for proper consideration of his statements and contentions.

The Board dismissed all claims of service connection and rating appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has decided that the service connection for a low back disability should be remanded due to new evidence received after the last decision.