Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disability due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand instructions. The case is returned for further development and an addendum VA opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and missing VA treatment records. The claims are now pending with the AOJ for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of his lumbar spine and right knee disabilities, as well as his respiratory disability. The claims are being returned to VA for further development.

The Veteran's claims have been remanded due to the need for additional development and examination. The appeals are related to his PTSD, bilateral shoulder disabilities, and back disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected.,The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if there are any additional periods of Reserve service that need to be verified, and to obtain VA examinations to address the etiology of the low back disability, right knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, lumbar degenerative disc disease, and headaches due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his lumbar spine disability and radiculopathy, as well as his TDIU claim, are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for earlier effective date of October 5, 1994 for bilateral hip disability is denied. The issues of service connection for low back disability and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to missing medical records.

The Veteran's right knee, left knee, and back conditions are granted service connection. The bilateral hip condition and acquired psychiatric condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an examination to determine if the Veteran's low back disorder, including degenerative disc disease (DDD), is related to his active service. The claims for diabetes mellitus and a sleep disorder remain denied.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for right hip, left knee, and right knee disorders as they are inextricably intertwined with the claim for a lumbar spine disorder. The Veteran's testimony indicates that his current conditions may be related to his military service or directly caused by his lumbar spine condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and completing a VA Form 21-8940.

The Board has found that the VA examinations conducted following the remand were inadequate and requires further examination to determine if the Veteran's hernia, arthritis of both shoulders, low back disorder, and neck disorder are related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a chronic back disorder, psychiatric disorder, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence of record. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases of entitlement to a TDIU and an increased rating for PTSD due to their inextricability. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is linked to his TDIU claim, so both need to be addressed together.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, finding that his pre-existing condition was aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a back condition due to insufficient consideration of lay evidence, including the Veteran's statements about in-service symptoms. The claims are being returned for further action.

The Veteran's claims for right knee strain, left leg radiculopathy, and degenerative disc disease lumbar spine status post four back surgeries have been granted. The claim for right leg radiculopathy is being remanded.,Service connection has been granted for the Veteran’s degenerative disc disease lumbar spine, status post four back surgeries and left leg radiculopathy as secondary to his service-connected back disability.

The Veteran's claims for heat stroke residuals, back disorder, and bilateral arm disorder are denied as there is no current disability related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is related to his service-connected left knee disability.