Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran's current back disability is at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by her service-connected right ankle sprain.

The Board has determined that there is not enough evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's current low back disability is related to his active duty service, including as based on onset of arthritis within one year of separation from active duty. Therefore, service connection for a low back disability is denied.

The Veteran's cervical spine, ankle, knee, hip, and shoulder conditions are being remanded for further development.,Specifically, the Board is requesting additional medical opinions to determine if these conditions are secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's back disorder and right shoulder ACJ separation have been granted service connection as they are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disability, a lumbar back disability, and a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's claims were based on his contention that these disabilities are secondary to his service-connected left ankle disability.,VA examiners provided negative opinions regarding direct and secondary service connection for the claimed conditions.

The Board has reopened the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence received since a final December 2007 rating decision. The remaining issues on appeal, including those related to back disability and other conditions, are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his low back disability due to incomplete record development.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, right knee, and left knee disabilities. The decision is based on the current evidence showing these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a chronic back disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service injury and symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for tinnitus have been granted. The remaining issues of back condition, GERD, sinus condition, respiratory condition, and scars are remanded due to the need for further medical examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbosacral strain is being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations and additional testing.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year post-service and insufficient medical evidence to establish a nexus between his current condition and military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for back disability, left leg disability, right leg disability, and skin disability (claimed as chemical burns to chest) due to missing service personnel records and treatment records. The Veteran is also required to undergo VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and a lower back disorder due to procedural issues, but did not address service connection theory or exposure basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current chronic headaches and migraines are not related to her service, and therefore, denied service connection for these conditions. The issues of service connection for bilateral knee disability and back disability have been remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar strain prior to August 5, 2020 and in excess of 40 percent thereafter was denied.,The Veteran's claim for entitlement to total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was also denied due to the lack of a completed VA Form 21-8940.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found no current hearing loss disability in the right ear, and left ear hearing loss was rated at 0 percent. Hypertension, GERD, cervical spine degenerative joints with herniated nucleus pulposus, lumbar spine herniated nucleus pulpous with radiculitis down posterior leg, right knee effusion/degenerative changes, left knee degenerative changes, and OSA were not granted increased ratings or service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding a post-service back injury, and the Veteran's testimony that he did not sustain such an injury is being considered. Service connection for chronic lumbar strain is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back condition, chest pain, sleep apnea, tingling in hands, and skin condition. The decision is based on a lack of evidence showing that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, including back disability and IBS. The case is being returned for additional development.