Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for low back strain with degenerative joint disease and TDIU were denied due to his failure to appear for scheduled VA examinations without showing good cause.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for PTSD and an initial rating for a low back disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral pes planus, a back disability, and a right shoulder disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Board found that there was no current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for residuals of an injury to the cervical spine, residuals of an injury to the lumbar spine, asthenopia, and increased rating for chronic headache. The claims are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome and associated right lower extremity sciatica have been granted initial ratings of 40 percent each, effective from February 20, 2017. The service connection for a right leg disability has been remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, left leg condition, arthritis, and low back condition. The cases are remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied reopening the claim for service connection of a low back disability due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and missing records. The Veteran's back disorder is being examined again, and a psychiatric examination will be conducted with consideration of all reported stressors.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is currently rated at 40 percent, but the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,The Veteran's PTSD and other service-connected conditions combine to preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his intervertebral disc syndrome, lumbosacral strain, and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine were denied as they did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and incomplete evidence, requiring further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial rating for lumbar strain due to incomplete development. The right foot condition claim is also remanded as the VA opinion did not reflect substantial compliance with the remand directive.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine, lumbosacral, and bilateral shoulder disabilities. The claim for a compensable evaluation for sinusitis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development. The Veteran's lumbosacral spine, cervical spine, skin disorder, and memory loss are all being reviewed for their etiology in relation to his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations for varicose veins, hypertension, and transient ischemic attacks have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for a thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claims of increased rating for his lumbar spine disability and earlier effective date for left sciatic nerve radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a low back disability due to new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any currently present lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's back disability, claimed as scoliosis, is granted service connection.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension are also granted. The Veteran's alcohol dependence disorder is also granted service connection.

The Veteran's lumbar spine DJD and plantar fasciitis are being remanded for an addendum opinion to determine if they were aggravated by her service-connected right femoral neck fracture.