Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psoriatic arthritis is granted with an effective date of June 11, 2008. The Board also found that the earlier claim for a skin rash inherently included a claim for psoriatic arthritis.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for a disability rating and TDIU due to service-connected low back disability. The Veteran's condition is expected to be re-evaluated through a new VA examination, as well as his claim for TDIU will also need to be reconsidered.

Service connection for a back disorder (claimed as crooked spine) is denied.,Service connection for a lung disorder, claimed as spot on the lung, is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and right knee disability, as well as his increased rating claim for PTSD, have been denied.,PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent prior to October 17, 2012, with no further ratings granted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for schizoaffective disorder has been granted, effective from December 1, 2016. The Board also found that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected schizoaffective disorder, leading to an award of SMC based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for her lumbar spine, right hip, and left hip disabilities as secondary to her service-connected right and left knee disabilities due to outstanding VA and private treatment records needing to be obtained. The Veteran should also undergo a VA examination to assess the current severity of her right and left knee disabilities and addendum opinions are needed regarding her lumbar spine, right hip, and left hip disabilities.

The claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The Veteran's back disorder, gastritis, acquired psychiatric disorders (anxiety and depression), erectile dysfunction, and hypertension are all under review.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's end stage dementia was related to his military service and service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and CAD. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death is granted.

The Veteran's appeal was denied because his substantive appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as low back disorder, was not timely filed. The Board also found that the VA examination related to the low back disorder was inadequate.

The Veteran's bilateral hand condition is not related to his active service.,The Veteran's knee conditions are not related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities have been granted. The conditions are considered to be directly related to the Veteran's active military service.

This appeal is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew her appeals on several issues, including a rating for DDD of the lumbar spine and PTSD. The right foot disorder claim was reopened due to new evidence.,New evidence has been received that supports service connection for a right foot disorder.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar back sprain with residual spondylosis and right hip arthritis. The Veteran's claim for Hepatitis B compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to missing VA treatment records and a need for further examination. The issues include back disability, neck disability, hip disorders, lower extremity neuropathies, muscle cramps, edema, and upper left arm pain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, TBI, and psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical opinions and lack of VA examinations addressing all relevant theories of entitlement.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Right Shoulder Disability, Cervical Spine Disability, and Lumbar Spine Disability due to inadequate examination in the previous decisions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are inextricably intertwined and must be remanded due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The issues include back disorders, cervical spine disability, psychiatric conditions, right knee disability, GERD, radiculopathy, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral ankle disorder and lumbar spine disorder were denied. The claim for higher rating of bipolar I disorder prior to April 6, 2015 was granted with a rating of 70 percent. The Veteran's claim for TDIU from April 6, 2015 was also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck condition, PTSD, head injury (TBI), and depressive disorder is granted.,Service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease is granted. Service connection for PTSD is granted. Service connection for head injury (TBI) is remanded due to lack of an adequate VA examination. Service connection for depressive disorder as secondary to service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease is also remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, including degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease, is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with depressive disorder is denied. The Veteran's current rating of 70% remains unchanged.