Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disabilities, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar spine, are service-connected due to continuous symptoms since active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine disability and associated left lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 10 percent prior to November 22, 2021 and at 20 percent thereafter. The cervical spine disability remains rated at 20 percent.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was remanded due to insufficient evidence for a higher rating.

The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for prostate disorder, heart disorder, and hypertension have been denied.,The Veteran's right knee disorder, lumbar spine disorder, sciatica, and respiratory disorder claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for ratings of lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, left leg radiculopathy, right leg radiculopathy, and bilateral hearing loss as the appellant withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability. The remaining issues of secondary service connection for various disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder, including arthritis and degenerative disc disease, is not related to his service. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his back condition and for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. Additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records from SSA and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's TDIU claim prior to August 19, 2017 was denied as he had been employed full-time and able to secure a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a back condition before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is 100 percent from February 29, 2012. The RO denied entitlement to a TDIU prior to February 29, 2012, or based on a single service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a foot disorder, lung disorder, and back disorder due to deficiencies in the VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability and left ankle condition was denied. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including a back disability, right and left knee disorders, and a psychiatric disorder. The VA will need to provide additional medical opinions to address the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastrointestinal disability and back disability due to inadequate examinations and opinions. The Veteran needs a new examination to determine the nature, onset, and etiology of his gastrointestinal and back disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives. Service connection is granted for a left eye area scar, but the low back and left lower extremity nerve disabilities remain in dispute.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back condition, finding that there is at least an even balance of evidence to support the claim and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran died during the pendency of these claims.