Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a back condition, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current diagnosis and any in-service injury or disease. The preponderance of the evidence did not support the claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or further clarification is needed.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a low back injury and right knee disability, finding that the evidence did not support a relationship to active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, mental health disability with memory loss, neck disorder, and thyroid disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's claims for increased ratings, including those for his right wrist fracture, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied because he failed to report for a VA examination without good cause, and the Board found that entitlement could not be established in this case without current VA examinations.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to assess his cervical spine, lumbar spine, and chest pain disabilities, as well as an examination of his left wrist disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a right knee injury, low back disability, left knee disability, bilateral foot disability, and a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. The decision also found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen his claim for residuals of a right knee injury.

The Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for status post hairline fracture of the left medial patella and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus have been dismissed.,The Veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for right knee, right hip, left hip, and acquired psychiatric disabilities are granted. The claims for nerve condition, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, arthritis, lumbar spine disability, and cervical spine disability remain pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar spine disorder, finding no evidence of a disease or injury incurred during active service and no continuity of symptomatology following separation from service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral shoulder, lumbar spine, bilateral knee, and right foot disorders due to inadequate VA examination reports. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical evidence or treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for lumbosacral strain disability was denied as it is not part and parcel of his original claim for back pain, which became final due to lack of appeal. The earliest date considered for the application is May 6, 2016.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities, as well as whether they are related to service-connected left shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a low back condition due to insufficient evidence and failure to provide a VA examination. The Veteran's private physician opined that his work as a mechanic contributed to his current musculoskeletal pain, which he claims began in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current diagnoses of a lumbar spine disorder or an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety) related to his service. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and all issues on appeal have been dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle disorder, finger disorder, right hand, and respiratory disorder. The claim for a back disorder is remanded.,Service connection was not granted as there is no evidence of current disability or in-service injury.

The Veteran's low back disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has determined that the VA examination conducted in December 2018 was inadequate and requires a new evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and a need for new opinion. The Veteran's disability from May 5, 2006 to May 3, 2017 is being reviewed.