Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for higher disability ratings for cervical and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a Board decision.

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grants were denied as she does not meet the criteria for eligibility based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and a headache disorder. The effective dates for the grants of service connection are not specified as they are pending.

The Veteran's right turf toe is related to service and granted service connection.,Secondary service connection for the Veteran's right knee, left knee, lower back condition, neck condition, right ankle condition, tingling and numbness in fingers and toes, and chronic headaches and dizzy spells are denied as there is no current disability during the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, right hip, and left hip disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for lumbar degenerative disease and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, as well as his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis (low back disability), finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current low back disability and his active duty service or a service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury, and service connection for a back disability is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) disability records.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the spine are granted a 10 percent rating prior to January 9, 2020. No higher rating is warranted for any time period on appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for neck, back, and right shoulder disabilities due to insufficient development of records from the Veteran's time as a boilermaker in the Navy. A new VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy is granted, along with SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by active military service and did not manifest within a year following separation from service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the TDIU issue due to a lack of examination addressing the Veteran's current disability picture and his ability to engage in sedentary employment.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board also remanded the matter of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities prior to December 12, 2019.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and missing medical records. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to assess his degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to insufficient medical opinion addressing the Veteran's paratrooper duties and continuous symptoms since service.

The Board has denied service connection for back, right hip, and left knee disorders as the evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease that is related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and conducting a VA examination to assess the Veteran's employment capacity due to his service-connected back disorder and associated lower extremity radiculopathy.