Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent disabling for migraines has been dismissed. The appeal for an increased rating for intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with scar is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% for the entire period on appeal, and a rating of 50 percent has been granted. The effective date for service connection for degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is set to August 14, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and lumbar spine disability, prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left shoulder disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, and left knee disabilities. The reasons for remanding these cases include the need for further VA examinations to address functional impairment and other medical findings.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for lumbar lordosis is reopened, and the issue of an increased rating for migraines greater than 50% throughout the entire appeal period remains on remand.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding his back disability, leading to its dismissal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service-connected left knee scar, low back disability, bilateral hip and foot disabilities. Further examination and opinion are needed to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbosacral spondylosis without myelopathy is being remanded due to the inadequacy of the October 2017 examination and its failure to comply with Sharp v. Shulkin.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding her TBI, bilateral hip disability, fibromyalgia, lumbar spine disability, and bilateral wrist disability other than CTS.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability and low back disorder were denied. The right shoulder disability was rated at 20% prior to January 5, 2018, and at 30% since then. Service connection for the low back disorder was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected depressive disorder, left knee strain with patellar tendinitis, and thoracolumbar spine spondylosis with degenerative disc disease have been REMANDED due to the need for a new examination. The current level of disability for these conditions will be reassessed.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for hemorrhoid residuals is being remanded as there may be an additional separate disability evaluation warranted under another diagnostic code.,The Veteran's claims for left knee and right knee disabilities are being remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service events or diagnoses.,The Veteran's claim for a left ear disability is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service events or diagnoses.,The Veteran's claim for bilateral hand disabilities is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service events or diagnoses.,The Veteran's claim for right-sided flank pain is being remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service events or diagnoses.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disability should be remanded due to procedural errors and inadequate examination. The case will need to be reviewed with additional evidence and an updated opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease, lumbar herniated disc, and radiculopathy of the right leg. The Veteran's current low back disabilities are considered to be at least as likely as not related to his in-service wrestling injury.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied due to insufficient evidence of a medical nexus between her military service and her current condition.,Service connection for a low back condition was also denied as there is no sufficient evidence linking the Veteran’s current condition to her time in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, a back disorder, and a left ankle disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a secondary relationship between the claimed conditions and the service-connected disability of left knee total arthroplasty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of a lower back disability as secondary to his right knee condition and for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy due to his lower back disability.

The Board has remanded three issues: service connection for erectile dysfunction, service connection for a low back disability, and service connection for a left ankle disability. The Veteran is required to undergo new examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.