Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations in excess of 20 percent for right lower extremity peripheral neuritis, 40 percent for mechanical low back pain, and 70 percent for PTSD from August 24, 2015 have been dismissed.,The Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent for PTSD from September 18, 2007 to August 23, 2015.

The Veteran's application to reopen the previously denied service connection claims for lumbar spine condition, PTSD, and anxiety disorder was granted. Service connection is established for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding private treatment records and to adjudicate a TDIU claim based on the current rating of the lumbar spine disability.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee condition and has remanded the issue of an increased rating for intermittent lumbar strain (back condition). The Veteran's claims are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction for further development.

Your appeal to increase the rating for your low back disability has been withdrawn by you. As a result, this case is dismissed.

The Board dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's knee and instability issues, as well as the application to reopen a claim for lumbar spine disability due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar discogenic disc disease is rated at 20 percent for the entire period on appeal, with forward flexion of the spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with prior remand instructions regarding the extent of additional loss of function during flare-ups and repetitive use.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome, an upper gastrointestinal disorder, fibromyalgia, and a low back disability due to inadequate medical opinions provided in previous examinations. The Veteran's sexual assault and gastroenteritis are also being reviewed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment from April 5, 2012. The Board granted a TDIU for this period. However, the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to April 5, 2012 is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities, including lung cancer and low back pain. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to weight gain caused by his service-connected psychiatric and musculoskeletal disabilities. The other issues remain denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and incomplete private treatment records. The Veteran's back condition, including degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), is being reviewed for higher ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for a lower back condition and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for depressive disorder and lumbosacral strain are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's cervical strain, left ear hearing loss, lumbosacral strain, bilateral knee condition (left and right), and bilateral shoulder condition have all been granted service connection with a 10% rating for the cervical strain.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with DJD, L5-S1, was granted a 40 percent disability rating prior to August 6, 2015. The evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the condition met the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his cervical and lumbar spine disabilities. The case is returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being added to the record and for further development of the claim.

The Board granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and HTN, as well as a rating of 40 percent for cervical spine radiculopathy. The issues related to ED were withdrawn by the Veteran. Effective dates prior to May 8, 2014, for the grant of service connection with an evaluation of 10 percent for right upper extremity (RUE) and RLE radiculopathy were denied.