Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, and headache disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, sinusitis, and vertigo as secondary to bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and/or sinusitis.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine condition and denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, while remanding the other issues.

The Board remands the claims for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and entitlement to TDIU due to the need for a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's symptoms amount to functional ankylosis.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine condition (degenerative arthritis and lumbosacral strain) and a left lower extremity nerve condition, as secondary to the lumbar spine condition.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, left foot, right foot, right index finger, and right shoulder disabilities, as well as fatigue claimed under the PACT Act, due to a need for in-person VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches, finding that the Veteran's disability is etiologically related to his active service. The other claims were remanded due to inadequate development of the record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a temporary total evaluation based on surgical treatment and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence of severe postoperative residuals or need for regular aid and assistance.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back condition and right hip condition, as there was no evidence of a causal relationship between his in-service injuries and current disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for a low back condition, variously diagnosed as degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of September 14, 2018, for the award of a 40 percent disability rating for service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine but denied entitlement to TDIU.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment and required regular aid and attendance to perform activities of daily living, effective February 22, 2021.

The Board denied service connection for a right ankle disability and a low back disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board denied the claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including radiculopathy of the left upper and lower extremities, bilateral knee scars, a headache condition, and lumbosacral strain.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for low back syndrome to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, a left knee condition, and a low back condition as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board denied the appeal for an earlier effective date for award of service connection for lumbar spine disability, which was affirmed by a Court Order. The case is remanded to address a CUE claim in the June 1981 rating decision.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease to include spondylosis and denied increased ratings for other conditions, while remanding claims for service connection for psychiatric disorder and left hand tremors.