Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased PTSD rating, TDIU, and service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete examination findings. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for DDD with arthritis and spondylosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine, and left wrist strain are pending.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to new evidence indicating increased severity of the Veteran's psychiatric condition, as well as potential issues with service connection for back disability, left leg condition, and right leg condition.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbar spine due to insufficient information regarding functional impairment during flare-ups or after repeated use. The Veteran should be scheduled for an updated examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's low back disorder, specifically during flare-ups. The Veteran and his representative argue that his condition is more severe than currently rated.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete efforts to obtain private medical records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for consideration of the recently amended criteria for rating disabilities of the musculoskeletal system, to include IVDS. The initial rating for residuals of fractures and toes in the left foot remains denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the complexity of the issues.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied because his service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial increased ratings for his low back and left ankle disabilities due to incomplete VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, hypertension, lumbar spine disability, and gastric ulcer (GERD), finding that there was no evidence of an in-service event or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, left and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, lumbar spine condition, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and dysfunctional bleeding, have rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.,VA has not provided a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea. The examiner should determine whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to her military service, caused by her acquired psychiatric disorder, or aggravated by her service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for headaches, hypertension, lower back disability, skin disability (tinea cruris), and TBI. Additional evidence was submitted since the last statement of the case but an SSOC was not issued as required.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, as well as chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, were remanded by the Board due to insufficient evidence. The effective date remains August 12, 1999.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as there is no evidence of these conditions during or immediately following service, and the preponderance of the evidence indicates they are not related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disorder, specifically addressing whether the reported ankylosis and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) are accurate reports or have resolved.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and consideration, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. The issues remain on appeal.

The Veteran's chronic lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity are granted a rating of 40 percent, effective from July 21, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and proper notification of scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete examination reports and potential functional loss equivalent to ankylosis.