Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation for tinnitus has been denied as there is no legal basis to award a higher rating.,The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations of his right shoulder impingement, lumbosacral strain, and right knee patellofemoral syndrome have all been remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.,The Veteran's appeal for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss has also been remanded as the VA examination was found invalid.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied as the medical evidence did not support the assertions of prior manifestations or higher disability ratings.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain was denied. The rating of 10 percent prior to June 1, 2016, and the current rating of 40 percent since that date were both denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension due to insufficient evidence or incomplete opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for right knee, left knee, and low back disabilities. The claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) is being remanded.,Service connection was established for the Veteran's right knee, left knee, and low back conditions based on direct evidence.

The Veteran's osteopenia, low back and cervical spine disorders, urinary incontinence, and depressive disorder are all granted service connection. The Veteran is also awarded a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of all pending appeals.

The Veteran's appeal is denied for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain. The thyroid condition claim must be remanded as the Veteran has not been afforded a VA examination to evaluate this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding whether the Veteran's urinary dysfunction is secondary to his service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a back disability is reopened. An initial increased rating of 70 percent is granted for his service-connected depression during the entire appeal period, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical records and need for additional opinions regarding service connection.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's back disorder is related to service and remands for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder NOS is rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective September 28, 2012. The other issues are not granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluation, service connection, and other issues due to incomplete records and inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran will need to provide additional evidence and undergo further examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were previously denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The reopened claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy secondary to service-connected residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board has denied service connection for a kidney condition due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The lower back, right knee, and left knee conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate examinations and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis, left knee condition, and back condition are all subject to review.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, hypertension, vision loss, and lower back disability due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,VA also determined that the Veteran's income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate, thus denying his claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle disability. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for the left ankle disability and TDIU are remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records and need for further examination.