Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for a higher rating for lumbar spine disability and TDIU prior to August 29, 2006 due to incomplete development. The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability is being referred to VA’s Compensation Director for extra-schedular consideration.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and right lower extremity radiculopathy have been rated at 20% prior to November 2, 2016. Since then, the rating for the lumbar spine disability has been denied, while the rating for the right lower extremity radiculopathy remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, left knee, and tinnitus disabilities due to medical questions remaining. The AOJ is instructed to arrange for VA examinations in accordance with special procedures for incarcerated Veterans.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent prior to April 9, 2015 and remains at that level. From April 9, 2015 to July 20, 2015, the rating was increased to 40 percent. Since then, a higher rating has not been granted.

The Board has granted service connection for a left shoulder disability but has remanded the issue of service connection for a lumbar disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD, tinnitus, and other service-connected conditions are currently rated based on their severity.,Service connection for hypertension is remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and the need for a medical opinion regarding the Veteran's hip, cervical spine, and lumbar spine disorders.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is related to his in-service back injury, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals were denied as his conditions did not warrant higher ratings under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbar spine disability and knee conditions, as well as his TDIU claim. The examination should consider functional loss during flare-ups.

The claim for service connection of a low back disorder has been reopened, but the evidence does not support its grant.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hepatitis C is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran had these conditions, and his current symptoms were not severe enough to warrant higher ratings.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a back disability and bilateral knee and left shoulder disabilities. The effective dates are set at February 13, 2014.

The claims for TDIU and an increased rating for major depressive disorder are being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence. Additional VA treatment records, including those from non-VA providers, need to be obtained.

The Board denied service connection for lower back disability, shaving rash, left eye disability (pinguecula), and skin disability. The evidence did not support a finding of current disabilities or a link to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of a rating in excess of 20 percent for his lumbar spine disability and a compensable rating for his bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete examinations and lack of relevant SSA records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his hiatal hernia, GERD, and sinus conditions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent effective from February 23, 2012. The decision grants a higher rating for the IVDS with bulging disc condition.

The Board has ordered the VA to attempt to contact the Veteran and ascertain whether she wishes to continue her appeals. If she does, the VA will provide her with copies of previous correspondence and allow for further development before re-adjudicating the claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for loss of energy and fatigue, memory loss, a cervical spine condition, back disability, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity. The claims are being returned for additional development.