Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied an increased rating for lumbosacral strain and granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) beginning April 1, 2013.

The Board granted service connection for a back disability, finding that the Veteran's back disability had its onset during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for migraines was granted, effective July 1, 2022. The claims for service connection for various conditions were either denied or remanded.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition had its onset during his active service and has continued since.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and granted an effective date of May 10, 2021, but no earlier, for a total disability rating for individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar degenerative disc disease, left and right knee strain with tendinitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. The TDIU claim was dismissed.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, finding a positive nexus to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board denied increased ratings for posttraumatic stress disorder with substance abuse and a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain.

The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine condition and a low back condition, finding that these conditions are etiologically related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted service connection for dextroconvex curvature and degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, as well as bilateral foot/toe pain secondary to service-connected gout. However, it denied higher initial ratings for left and right knee gout.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including right knee, left knee, low back, neck, and right hip disabilities, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The claims were denied due to the lack of evidence suggesting current disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's appeal requests for all rating decisions due to untimeliness and lack of good cause.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of various conditions, except for right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy which were granted an effective date of August 4, 2013.

The Board granted service connection for a left hip condition, lower back condition, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and right hip condition based on new and relevant evidence. The Board also granted service connection for left hip pain with left lower extremity radiculopathy and right hip pain with right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the service-connected lower back condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, a higher rating for lumbosacral strain with sacroiliitis and degenerative arthritis of the neck, but granted a 20 percent rating for paralysis of the bilateral upper radicular groups beginning November 10, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for a nosebleed disability, to include epistaxis, and degenerative disc disease to include intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), but denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right middle trigger finger.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis, lumbar spine, left hand nerve damage, right hand nerve damage, right lower extremity (RLE) nerve damage, and left lower extremity (LLE) nerve damage. The claim for a compensable rating for hypertension prior to March 8, 2024, was also denied.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis, lumbar spine, left hand nerve damage, right hand nerve damage, right lower extremity (RLE) nerve damage, and left lower extremity (LLE) nerve damage. The claim for a compensable rating for hypertension prior to March 8, 2024, was also denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a back disability, right and left lower extremity peripheral nerve disabilities, a right foot disability, sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus, to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for complete loss of sense of smell, an acquired psychiatric disability, a low back disability, a respiratory disability, and tinnitus to schedule VA examinations.