Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded several issues, including the rating of PTSD and the issue of sleep apnea secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for GERD, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and left upper extremity radiculopathy as they were not adequately addressed in previous evaluations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding private medical records and need for additional opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations and medical opinions are needed for the Veteran's eye disorder, myofascial pain syndrome of the thoracolumbar spine, and PTSD claims due to lack of compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent effective July 8, 2009. The rating for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities remains at 20 percent each, while the cervical spine disability is denied.

Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand is granted.,Service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain and lumbosacral strain due to a lack of recent VA examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability and granted service connection for PTSD. The remaining issues of service connection for peripheral neuropathy, loss of use of a creative organ, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 related to a back injury are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a higher rating and temporary total rating for convalescence from left shoulder surgery.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine, right knee, and right hip disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate notice of VA examinations and a failure to comply with previous remand directives. The Veteran is required to attend scheduled examinations or provide proper notice for cancellation.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions and new claims. The Board has determined that a DRO hearing is necessary for the Veteran.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 0 percent, and his low back disability is also rated at 0 percent. Both are denied increased ratings.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional VA audiological examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the severity of her service-connected lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain was rated at 40 percent from January 25, 2010 to June 13, 2012. The appeal is denied as the rating in excess of 40 percent is not warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the remaining issues of service connection for a low back disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), increased disability evaluations for traumatic arthritis of the right knee and left knee, and an increased disability evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for heart attacks, hypertension, and neurological manifestations of thoracolumbar spine disability are remanded. Individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities is also remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted as service connected, with no assigned rating and effective date not specified.