Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of service connection for hypertension and entitlement to a TDIU prior to April 17, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine as secondary to bilateral knee disabilities. The Veteran's left and right knees with chondromalacia are each rated at 10%.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for cervical degenerative disc disease and TDIU are remanded due to inadequate VA examination reports. The AOJ must provide an addendum opinion addressing the severity, frequency, and duration of any flare-ups since November 15, 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further evidence, including private treatment records.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40% effective December 27, 2016. The appeal for a higher rating prior to that date remains in appellate status.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40% and the claim for a higher rating is denied. The claim for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound rate is also denied.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and associated radiculopathy were granted initial ratings, with the right lumbar radiculopathy receiving a 20% rating from February 10, 2009 to September 21, 2020, and left lumbar radiculopathy receiving a 10% rating from June 22, 2013 to February 12, 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for residuals of left ovarian cysts, breast condition, and back disability due to inadequate medical opinions. Further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.,The Veteran's left foot disability is being remanded as there was insufficient consideration of his reported in-service injury and pain.,The Veteran's left ankle disability is being remanded due to inadequate consideration of his reported in-service injury and pain, as well as the lack of a thorough discussion of aggravation by service-connected tinnitus.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is being remanded because the examiner did not address whether the current condition was aggravated by an in-service injury or if there was any connection to the Veteran’s symptomatology since service.,The Veteran's dermatological condition (actinic keratosis) is being remanded as the VA examiner did not consider a letter from his treating dermatologist regarding the potential causation of the condition during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a disability of the mid or upper back, including as due to undiagnosed illness. The case is returned for further development and an addendum opinion from the VA examiner.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to conflicting VA examination reports regarding his back disability. A medical opinion is needed to reconcile the findings and determine if he can perform sedentary work.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for coronary artery disease and low back condition due to insufficient consideration of relevant evidence in the initial decision.

The Board has remanded the case for a new examination to determine if the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, excluding his loss of use of both feet.

The Board has denied service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist and remanded the claim for a lumbar spine disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a new VA examination and notification of the Veteran regarding his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent, effective October 19, 2010. The Board denied a higher rating for this condition.,Service connection has been granted for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy involving the femoral nerve as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's service connection claims are being remanded due to the need for updated examinations and additional records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient development and consideration of the Veteran's statements regarding his in-service injuries. The issues are now pending for further review.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition, but denied service connection for a cervical spine condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back condition due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including scheduling an examination.