Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a low back disability, finding insufficient evidence to support its onset in service or any relationship to service.

An effective date of February 16, 2010 is granted for the grant of TDIU.,An effective date of February 16, 2010 is granted for the grant of DEA benefits.,A disability rating in excess of 20 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain is denied.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a disability of the lumbosacral spine due to insufficient medical opinions and consideration of lay evidence.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or any in-service injury. The Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were granted, with effective dates of October 1, 2010. The issues are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any back disorder and hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for low back, left foot, right foot, left knee, and right knee disabilities were denied. The claim for PTSD was granted with an initial rating of 70 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine disorder and associated neurological disabilities due to incomplete medical opinions and potential incurrent causes from post-military motor vehicle accidents.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating as they require additional development, including obtaining medical examinations.

The Veteran's back brace and right knee brace claims for clothing allowances have been denied. The right knee brace claim is remanded due to lack of evidence regarding its tendency to cause wear and tear on the Veteran's clothing.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and maintaining gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his lumbar spine condition has been dismissed as he withdrew the appeal in September 2018.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability, back disability, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, skin disability (rash on lower extremities), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. However, further development is needed as VA examinations are required to determine the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board found no credible evidence linking the Veteran's back disability to service, and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for lumbar spondylosis with IVDS, right knee instability, and osteoarthritis of the right knee are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional evidence and arrange for further VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for higher evaluations of his service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as the initial evaluation for his right lower extremity radiculopathy, are denied.,Prior to September 5, 2014, the criteria for an evaluation greater than 20 percent for DDD of the lumbar spine have not been met. Beginning September 5, 2014, the criteria for an evaluation greater than 40 percent for DDD of the lumbar spine have not been met.,The Veteran's initial evaluation for his right lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete or insufficient evidence, including a need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his Gulf War Syndrome and related conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities due to insufficient evidence, including lack of examination findings regarding flare-ups and repetitive use.

The Board has remanded the issues of whether the January 2018 reduction from 40 percent to 10 percent for a low back condition was proper and entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent from October 8, 2010, and in excess of 40 percent from April 4, 2016, for a low back condition due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded for further examination regarding his back disability secondary to a service-connected right shoulder disability.