Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder is related to his active military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, but not higher. The evidence does not show total occupational impairment.,Bilateral hearing loss is rated at zero percent (noncompensable).,Prior to September 9, 2020, lumbosacral strain with IVDS warrants a rating of 10 percent. From September 9, 2020, the Veteran's condition warrants a rating of 40 percent.,Left lower extremity radiculopathy was rated at 10 percent prior to September 9, 2020 and 20 percent from that date.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left ear hearing loss, low back disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy were denied. The VA examiners found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on the severity of his symptoms and range of motion.

The Board has granted service connection for a back condition and a deviated septum, finding that the conditions began during active service and are related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disability, as the Veteran's representative contends that continuity of symptomology is present and challenges the rating decision's ruling. The request for private treatment records from Dr. S.G. or other practitioners is made to clarify the continuity of symptoms prior to 1989.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records from CJW Medical Center and Johnston-Willis Hospital. The claims are also remanded for issuance of an SOC regarding the effective date for a 10% rating for right foot hallux valgus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disability, finding that there is no evidence connecting his current condition to his active duty service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate examinations in previous evaluations.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a low back condition due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements in previous medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome is being remanded due to the need for a thorough VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's service connection requests, as well as his request for a compensable evaluation for tinea versicolor. The appeals are dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine, finding that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence showing preexistence of the condition prior to service. The Board also concluded that the current scoliosis did not manifest during active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of her spinal disorders, including chronic thoracolumbar pain, segmental and somatic dysfunction of the lumbar and thoracic region, ankylosing spondylitis of cervical spine, neuralgia of all three radicular groups, and stress fracture right inferior pubic ramus (right hip disability).

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a back disorder, finding that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the Veteran's incarceration and inability to be examined. The VA will schedule the Veteran for examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his TBI, as well as the severity of his lumbar spine and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral eye disability is denied as there is no evidence of a superimposed disease or injury that created additional disability.,The Veteran's sleep apnea, headache conditions, sinus condition, erectile dysfunction, back disability, bilateral hip disability, and bilateral knee conditions are all denied as the evidence does not show these conditions began during service or within one year after separation from service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition was not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand disability, left hand disability, and hypertension. The lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities are being remanded for further development.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions and new claims. The Board has determined that these matters are inextricably intertwined with the previously adjudicated issues, and thus must be remanded for further consideration.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable, despite his reported difficulties with employment.