Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical spine strain is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,Service connection for left upper extremity radiculopathy associated with service-connected cervical spine strain has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability is related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for back and left knee disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability, bilateral lumbar radiculopathy, and scar do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need to obtain additional information from the Veteran.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection is granted for low back disability. The Veteran reported experiencing pain during service and has continued since then.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sinus disorder, respiratory disability (cough variant asthma), right hip disability, and low back disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 20 percent for the service-connected lumbar strain from August 9, 2011 has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew their appeal prior to a Board decision.

The Board has remanded the cases of bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disorder for additional development to consider all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's lay statements and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to failure to attend VA examinations. The RO is instructed to schedule new VA examinations and obtain any outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 40 percent from June 27, 2019. The Board has remanded the issues for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spinal stenosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, specifically testing for active motion, passive motion, and pain with weight-bearing and without weight-bearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and right arm condition have not been established as service-connected. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral spine disability, right foot disability (pes planus), and left foot disability (pes planus) due to incomplete evaluations from VA. The Veteran is directed to be scheduled for further examinations by VA to determine the nature of his disabilities and their relationship to active service.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder is rated at 40 percent, and her right knee instability and limitation of extension are each separately rated. The TDIU claim is granted.

The previously denied claims for lower back, left ankle, right ankle, left knee, and right knee disorders are reopened. The claim for gastrointestinal disorder is also reopened. However, the claims for a left wrist disorder remain pending as they need further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar strain from March 1, 2011 to January 28, 2020 was denied. The claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent thereafter was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle and low back disabilities due to insufficient evidence in the original decision. The VA is required to provide an addendum opinion on whether there is a relationship between these conditions and service.