Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability is denied as the evidence does not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is denied as the evidence does not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical or thoracolumbar spine.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine prior to June 1, 2010, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter, and for a total disability rating for compensation purposes due to individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to July 1, 2015.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral knee, shoulder, and back conditions due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unemployable, as he retired due to non-service-connected conditions and his physical limitations are not severe enough to prevent substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's lumbar spine condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to his military service and granted service connection for it. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, back disability, left ankle disability, asthma, and hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine and shoulder disorders due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to service.,Specifically, the Veteran's current back condition was found not related to his in-service participation in jump school.

The claim of increased rating for lumbar spine disability is remanded due to its intertwinement with a TDIU issue.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if the Veteran is entitled to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to May 16, 2014 based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during his active duty or any other period of service. The Board also found that the current condition is not related to military service.

The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis for the period prior to May 31, 2016 due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's rheumatoid arthritis is presumed via PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, left ankle disability, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder due to incomplete development in previous examinations.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, and erectile dysfunction due to secondary service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for a joint pain disability other than of the thoracolumbar spine, bilateral knees, or right hand is remanded due to inadequate examination and compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151. The main focus is on determining whether his disabilities are related to his active service or other relevant factors.

The Veteran's service-connected low back disability is rated at 40 percent, but no higher, due to limitation of forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 30 degrees or less.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a back disability was dismissed due to the death of the Appellant who had previously substituted for the Veteran.

The Veteran's service connection claim for unspecified trauma-and stressor-related disorder is granted.,Service connection claims for other knee, back, nerve, and skin conditions are remanded.

The Board has granted reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury and neck injury. However, the claims for secondary service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and disability manifested by left hand numbness are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and lumbosacral spine disability are not related to service.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of numbness and tingling of the left upper extremity or radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities that could be attributed to active service.