Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease to include spondylosis, but denied increased ratings for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the knees and allergic rhinitis. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and psychiatric disorder were also denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, back disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the veteran's attempts to appeal rating decisions from August 17, 2022 and March 7, 2022 due to untimeliness of the appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder, finding no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation and no medical nexus to his military service.

The Board granted service connection and increased ratings for multiple conditions, including thoracolumbar spine spondylosis with disc herniation, right ankle fracture residuals, right shoulder impingement syndrome, left ankle strain, left shoulder bicipital tendon tear, rotator cuff tear with arthritis status post-surgery and chronic post-procedural pain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 20 percent for the left knee disability and service connection for a back disability, but denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a skin condition.

The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension and remanded the claim for service connection for a lower back condition.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination and to obtain Federal prison medical records.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy involving the sciatic nerve, finding that the evidence did not support a finding of an in-service injury or onset of symptoms related to these conditions.

The Board remands the claims for a lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy to ensure that there is a complete record upon which to decide the claim.

The Board remands the claims for further development and readjudication due to an inadequate VA examination and opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension and a lower back condition to obtain additional evidence, including medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for a lower back disorder, including lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and bilateral lumbar radiculopathy.

The Veteran has withdrawn the appeal for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and right ankle sprain, and these claims are dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability, finding no evidence linking the current condition to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board remands the claims for a back condition and right knee condition to correct duty to assist errors, including obtaining necessary VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for a low back disability, left lower sciatic radiculopathy, and right lower sciatic radiculopathy. The claims for increased ratings for PTSD, bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral shin splints, migraines, left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome were denied or remanded.

The Board remands the claims for intervertebral disc disease of the lumbar spine and degenerative disease of the cervical spine to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as there was no evidence of increased disability or new and material evidence to support earlier effective dates.

The Board granted an effective date of April 1, 2021, for service connection for multiple disabilities including chronic fatigue syndrome, lumbar spine issues, and knee and ankle injuries.