Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for a respiratory disorder, left toe disability, and right toe disability due to lack of evidence showing the conditions were incurred or aggravated during service.,Service connection was also denied for skin disorders and back disorders. The Veteran's skin condition is currently under consideration as it may be related to post-service treatment, while his back and knee disabilities are being reviewed based on in-service reports.

The Veteran's disability ratings for low back and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been restored to 40 percent effective June 1, 2016. The claim for a compensable rating for the low back scar is remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected disabilities is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of the disability, including whether it was caused or aggravated by any other service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records. The Veteran's low back disability is being reviewed, but it is not clear if it is related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities, including bilateral plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spurs, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, diverticulitis, left ankle achilles tendonitis, and bilateral feet tinea pedis.

The Veteran's lumbar contusion is granted an initial 20% rating, but the issue of service connection for heat stroke residuals and headaches remains pending due to remand.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is not manifested by forward flexion to 15 degrees or less, favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine, or incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 4 weeks but less than 6 weeks during the past 12 months. Therefore, he does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee, neck, and hip disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is asked to provide any outstanding VA, private, or Social Security Administration records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate etiology opinions regarding the Veteran's back disability, which is claimed as secondary to service-connected headaches. The case will be returned for new etiology opinions.

The Board has decided that there is not enough evidence to support the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and therefore it has been remanded for further review.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 10 percent since April 20, 2016. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for low back and right knee disabilities as well as TDIU.

The Veteran's lumbar spine IVDS has been granted a 40 percent rating prior to February 4, 2020 and denied any increase in excess of that rating from February 4, 2020.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including DJD, is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's right hip disability, including osteoarthritis, is granted as service connected.

The Board denied service connection for a right leg disorder claimed as secondary to service-connected back and/or left hip disabilities, and also denied the claim for TDIU due to these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hepatitis C and a back disorder due to errors in addressing relevant evidence, including the Veteran's service records and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate for adjudication purposes, and thus another remand is needed to properly address the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar spine disability and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder is service-connected as it had its onset during his military service or is otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and back disability, were denied. The Board found the Veteran not credible due to his history of disciplinary actions, substance abuse, and violent behavior.

The Board has decided to remand the issue of rating osteoporosis of the lumbar spine as it requires additional development.

Your appeals have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn them.