Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's GERD was granted service connection as it began during active service. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's headaches, right knee patellofemoral syndrome, and upper/mid back condition are all granted.,However, the Veteran's claim for service connection of his upper/mid back condition is remanded due to a lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his low back pain and associated radiculopathy was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on unfavorable ankylosis of the thoracolumbar spine or incapacitating episodes due to intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar and lower thoracic spine is being remanded due to new evidence that may support reopening the claim. The Board will schedule a VA examination to determine if his current back disability is related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected back disability and scars, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 100 percent, his scars on the lumbar spine are not compensable, and he has a separate rating of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. The Veteran’s degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine remains at 20 percent.

The Veteran's back disability is remanded due to the need for an updated VA examination and any outstanding treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations and service connection, as well as his claim of entitlement to a waiver of recoupment of separation pay. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and all available VA treatment records must be associated with his claims file.

The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and left sciatic radiculopathy are rated at 40 percent and 10 percent, respectively. The service connection for erectile dysfunction is also granted. However, the claims for heart disease and sleep apnea are remanded due to additional information received.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and increased ratings on multiple conditions is remanded due to the submission of new evidence that raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating his claims.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, finding that the current condition is not related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA and private treatment records that need to be obtained.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative joint disease, finding that it is causally related to the Veteran's active service. The condition was not service connected due to scoliosis as a congenital defect.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and service connection have been dismissed.,The Board has remanded several issues including those related to the Veteran's knees, ankles, feet, lumbar spine, and headaches.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of evidence regarding the Veteran's back disability, and it is recommended that a VA examination be scheduled to determine if the Veteran's current back pain is related to service.

The Veteran's L5-S1 herniated nucleus pulposus, post discectomy, is rated at 40 percent since October 1, 2018. The left lower extremity radiculopathy with foot drop remains rated at 40 percent.

The Board denied service connection for lower back disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety), high blood pressure, heart disability, and poor blood circulation. The reasons given were that there was no evidence of a current disability related to active service.,There is no medical opinion linking any of the conditions to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for low back strain with chronic pain and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a link between the in-service injury and current symptoms.

The Board denied reopening of claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right hip, low back, right shoulder, left wrist tumor, bilateral knee conditions, and inguinal hernia disabilities. The evidence submitted did not raise a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claims.