Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability and TDIU were denied due to failure to appear for a VA examination without good cause.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claim can be adjudicated. The Veteran's service personnel records need to be associated with the claims file, and a new VA examination is needed to determine if his low back disability is related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lower back disability and associated bilateral leg radiculopathy, as well as his claim for service connection for a heart disorder. The remand includes requests for updated VA examinations to assess the severity of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and evaluation, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claims of increased disability rating and TDIU are also being remanded.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's service-connected lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, including radiculopathy. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an examination determining if the Veteran's back disorder is secondary to his service-connected left ankle disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the failure to report for VA examinations. The issues of service connection for nerve disabilities of the lower extremities are inextricably intertwined with the rating claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a lower back disability, finding that it clearly and unmistakably existed prior to active duty service and was not aggravated by such service.

Service connection is granted for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and manic depression.,Service connection is also granted for a low back disability. However, service connection for sinusitis or allergies and headaches remains pending as additional evidence is needed.

The Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating and SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disability, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct nexus between his in-service injury and his current condition. The Board also found that presumptive service connection based on exposure to Agent Orange or other environmental exposures is not applicable.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraines, fibromyalgia, and a low back disability are remanded. The claim for an effective date prior to April 18, 2018 for the award of PTSD is also remanded. The rating assigned in excess of 70 percent for PTSD is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions, including a cervical spine disability and peripheral neuropathy in multiple extremities. The Veteran's claims are pending further examination and review.

The Board has dismissed all pending appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims.

The Board denied service connection for high cholesterol, bilateral eye disability, and lumbosacral spine disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.,Service connection is not granted as the Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left knee and low back disabilities, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between these conditions and his active military service.

The Board granted a 40 percent disability rating for the low back disability from August 2, 2011 to April 5, 2019. The Veteran's condition was characterized by painful limitation of motion and muscle spasms in the thoracolumbar spine.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for a neck condition and lumbar spine condition, both secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability. The AOJ must obtain medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability. The decision also reopened the claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.