Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no final decision could be made on the merits of his claims.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a back disability has been dismissed. The claim for an increased rating of PTSD prior to June 19, 2020 is granted with a rating of 70 percent. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability was granted for the period prior to June 19, 2020.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for upper back disability, left leg strain, and right leg strain to include as secondary to a service-connected disability due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for migraine headaches and lumbar degenerative disc disease were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches or 20 percent for lumbar degenerative disc disease.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current back disability began in or was otherwise caused by his fall from scaffolding during active-duty training in Wyoming. Service connection will be decided based on the evidence and findings of this examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, including as secondary to lumbosacral strain, should be remanded for further development and opinion.

The Board has determined that there is not substantial compliance with its February 2020 remand directives and the claims for service connection are again being remanded due to incomplete verification of the Veteran's service periods, inadequate VA examinations, and incomplete medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient evidence in the record, including a lack of VA or private treatment records from April 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and residuals of traumatic brain injury due to additional evidence added to the file by VA.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development regarding his service-connected lumbosacral strain, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right shoulder impingement syndrome, and right lower extremity sciatica.

New and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection of various disabilities, including neck disability (cervical spine degenerative disc disease), lumbar spine condition, left elbow condition, right elbow condition, left hand numbness disability, right hand numbness disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, and ischemic heart disease (IHD).

The Board denied service connection for chronic pain syndrome, cervicalgia (upper back condition), lower back disorder, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents or asbestos.,Service connection was remanded for coronary artery disease.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's PTSD claim to include an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety. The claims for cataracts in both eyes and a lower back disability are remanded due to need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, low back condition, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy require additional development due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and right hand disability due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were caused or aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back disorder, as well as to address his claims for an initial compensable rating for herpes and TDIU prior to May 21, 2021.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical and lumbar spine disorders due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of her disabilities during service.

The Veteran's low back disorder does not meet the criteria for an initial rating higher than 10 percent, as his range of motion is within the limits allowed by the current disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings due to incomplete evidence and requests that additional development be conducted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for psoriatic arthritis, degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar spine, left shoulder, and left knee were denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or a service-connected disability.