Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar strain with DJD and IVDS is rated at 40 percent prior to June 25, 2013 and from August 1, 2013 to September 22, 2020.,A rating in excess of 40 percent for the Veteran's lumbar strain with DJD and IVDS is denied as there are no incapacitating episodes meeting the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and deviated nasal septum due to additional development being required.

The Board has remanded the claims due to unsuccessful attempts to contact the Appellant and her attorney. The appeals are not about service connection, so no rating is assigned.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied as his hearing acuity did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for a neck disability, low back disability, and chronic migraines were also denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his low back injury with degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine is being remanded due to a lack of compliance with the Board's previous remand instructions. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 20 percent for her chronic lumbar spine disability, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for such a higher rating based on functional impairment due to pain and lack of ankylosis.

The Board has remanded the claims for a low back disorder, sinus tarsi syndrome with left ankle nerve impingement, and chronic left ankle strain with loss of motion associated with sinus tarsi syndrome due to failure to report for VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further evaluation. The appeals for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral hip disabilities, have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU claim.

The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent as of June 12, 2012, and higher than 20 percent as of September 12, 2014, for a lumbar spine disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a back disorder due to insufficient evidence in the record, particularly regarding the relationship between his current back disability and his active service. The case will be returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and an initial rating higher than 20 percent for his lumbosacral strain.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and neck disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of in-service onset or a relationship to service.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's low back disorder. The Veteran is currently unrepresented, so he needs to be rescheduled for the examination.

The Veteran's lumbar spine DDD and radiculopathy were rated, with some issues granted higher ratings. The prostatitis and duodenal ulcer cases are pending further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left knee and lumbar spine disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a low back disability has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's fibromyalgia with headaches was granted a 40% rating for the entire period on appeal. The TDIU claim prior to February 28, 2011 is also granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and opinion regarding service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral foot disorder, low back disorder, and bilateral leg disorder.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and a back disability were denied as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD was also denied.