Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has decided to remand three claims: low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran's service treatment records are incomplete, and the VA must attempt to obtain them. A new examination is required for the low back disability claim.

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation are being remanded due to the lack of a VA examination addressing her eligibility for these benefits. The examiner is requested to determine if her service-connected disabilities alone preclude her from ambulating without an aid.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine was denied increased ratings prior to July 13, 2017 and from July 13, 2017. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating during these periods.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and initial ratings for his depressive disorder, headaches, and back disability. The Veteran is also being asked to provide information regarding his entitlement to a TDIU.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and records are needed to properly assess the Veteran's service-connected conditions, particularly his neuropathy. The claims for increased ratings will also be remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder has been reopened, but the Board has remanded both his claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and right ankle disorder due to insufficient evidence in the current record.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's coronary artery disease is service connected. The remaining issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, eye disabilities, back disability, and foot disabilities are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression, PTSD with major depressive disorder, and a back condition is granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for the back condition is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate development and compliance with previous remand directives. The case is returned for further development, including obtaining an independent medical expert opinion.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum opinion that considers the Veteran's lay statements regarding his lumbar spine condition and its onset, as well as whether injuries he described could have caused his current disorder.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed degenerative joint disease of the left and right knees are proximately due to or aggravated by medications taken to treat her service-connected PTSD.,Entitlement to service connection for a reproductive disorder, specifically PCOS and partial hysterectomy, is remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to in-service use of Depo Provera.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back disability. The matter is now being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining CVs from VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate VA examinations of the Veteran's back and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The issues include increased ratings for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and sacroiliitis, an increased rating for right sciatic radiculopathy, TDIU, and eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing a vehicle or necessary adaptive equipment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including cervical spine, lumbar spine, right arm, right ankle, left ankle, and right foot disabilities. The case is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted increased ratings, with the highest rating of 40 percent for right and left sciatic nerves since August 11, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability. The Veteran's claims were based on his contention that he developed these disabilities due to injuries sustained during active duty.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease resulting in current disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records.