Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's DDD of the cervical spine was granted a 20% rating effective February 28, 2018. The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine was granted a 20% rating effective November 2, 2017. However, his hearing loss and TDIU claims were not resolved.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew them prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been granted for IBS and his acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and GAD. The remaining claims have been remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since April 24, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for SMC at the R-1 or R-2 level is remanded due to outstanding VA and non-VA treatment records. The AOJ should obtain these records and conduct further development as needed.

The Board denied an increased rating for low back strain, finding that the Veteran cancelled a VA examination without showing good cause.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent prior to May 1, 2018. The rating will be reconsidered as the case remains in appellate status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for further evaluation of certain conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and medical opinions did not comply with the remand directives, thus the cases for service connection of low back disability and neck disability are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back disability, specifically whether it is related to service or a chronic disease that manifested within one year of separation from service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of increased ratings and TDIU prior to September 1, 2016. The case is being remanded for further examination and review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's claim and need for further evidence, including verification of a medical board report.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability and acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, gastrointestinal disorder (including gastroesophageal reflux disease), and headaches. The Veteran's current disabilities were not incurred in or related to his military service.,For the right foot fracture with residual pain, initial disability rating of 10 percent is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. The erectile dysfunction claim is remanded due to its inextricability with the other two issues.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Specifically, new VA examinations are required for her cervical spine and lumbosacral spine disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder) as these conditions are deemed to have been incurred during active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability and lower bilateral radiculopathy disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of August 3, 2006. The Board granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis for the period from August 3, 2006 to April 21, 2016.

The Board denied service connection for a lower back disability, including degenerative arthritis of the spine, finding that there was no evidence of chronic disease during or within one year after service and that the current disabilities are not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and a right knee disorder, finding no direct or secondary evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.