Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition and a right knee condition, finding that there is not enough evidence to support these claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, bilateral hip, and bilateral knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar spondylosis with degenerative disc disease, left and right knee chondromalacia, and radiculopathy. The issues include seeking higher ratings for these conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral flat feet, back condition, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, right hand condition, and left hand condition are all found to be service-connected. The Veteran's current renal toxicity (ESRD) is not considered service-connected.

The Veteran's cervical spine strain was granted a 30% rating effective January 30, 2020.,The Veteran's lumbar spinal arthritis with IVDS was granted a 40% rating effective September 20, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar strain, lower extremity radiculopathies and his claim seeking a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The case is being returned to the RO for consideration of newly associated medical evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current low back disability is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include neck, ankle, foot, leg, back, and respiratory disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is related to his service and if arthritis manifested within one year of discharge.

The Veteran's initial rating for cervical spine disability is denied, and his right arm disability remains remanded. Bilateral hearing loss has been granted subject to further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for colon cancer, bilateral foot disability, bilateral hearing loss, and low back disability due to outstanding private treatment records. The Veteran is requested to submit or authorize release of any relevant private treatment records.

The Board has determined that a rating higher than 10 percent prior to November 1, 2017, and higher than 20 percent as of November 1, 2017, for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records, worsening of symptoms since previous examinations, and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate medical examinations and conflicting evidence regarding certain conditions. The Veteran will be provided with new examinations for his service-connected neck, low back, bilateral knee, and bilateral ankle disorders.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for a rating in excess of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine status post spinal fusion, an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for a healed surgical scar on the upper posterior trunk, and an effective date earlier than May 19, 2014 for the award of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has granted an initial 20 percent rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine strain, subject to controlling regulations governing the payment of monetary awards.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder due to incomplete STRs and outstanding VA treatment records. An addendum opinion is needed from an examiner other than the December 2019 VA examiner.