Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for IVDS of the lumbar spine was granted, and he received a 40% rating effective from October 9, 2018. The claims for left hip flexion limitation, sciatic and femoral nerve peripheral neuropathies, obturator, external cutaneous, and ilio-inguinal nerve peripheral neuropathies were also granted.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected TBI. He also receives a TDIU rating and SMC at the housebound rate effective March 18, 2016.

The Board denied service connection for a lower back disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition did not preexist his military service and was not aggravated by it. The evidence showed no chronicity of the condition prior to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine has been denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disability, including lumbar strain, finding that it is related to his in-service injuries and resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine with lumbar disc disease and radiculopathy to the left leg due to his withdrawal during a hearing. The issue of service connection for a urethral stricture (claimed as a urology condition) is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions regarding direct service connection.

The issue of entitlement to service connection for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy is dismissed without prejudice.,The issues of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent disabling for the period prior to April 4, 2017, and in excess of 40 percent disabling for the period thereafter, for service-connected residuals of low back injury with compression fracture of T11 and mild degenerative changes; entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) for the period prior to June 1, 2011 are remanded.,The issues of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, migraines, sinusitis, GERD, and bilateral athlete's foot are remanded.,,,,,

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, fibromyalgia, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and arthritis of the cervical spine require regular aid and attendance due to his cognitive limitations and physical disabilities. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance from October 17, 2012 to January 30, 2020.

The Veteran's left and right knee disabilities, as well as his low back strain secondary to a service-connected right foot disability, are granted. The case is remanded for an examination regarding the Veteran's hepatic structures.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, finding that there was no nexus between his current condition and his military service. The examiner concluded that the Veteran's back condition is more likely due to injuries sustained in civilian jobs after service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for thoracolumbar and cervical spine disabilities due to inadequate VA examination and missing relevant records.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his lumbar strain and herniated disc is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the last Statement of the Case. A VA examination will be scheduled, and the case will be readjudicated.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient development, specifically needing a supplemental medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain medical records from the Veteran's service in Japan, and to provide opinions regarding the etiology of any diagnosed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her lumbar spine and right knee disabilities, as well as service connection for psoriasis secondary to her major depressive disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were denied. The appeals for higher ratings for the thoracolumbar spine disability and right lower extremity radiculopathy are also denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting examinations to address the Veteran's claims.