Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for back disability. The issues of service connection for gastrointestinal disorder and undiagnosed illness or MUCMI have been remanded due to lack of current evidence.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection. The Board found the evidence in equipoise regarding his DJD of the thoracolumbar spine and remanded for further examination to determine its severity, as well as any associated neurological conditions. His TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine, costochondritis, and major depressive disorder disabilities. The Veteran will need to undergo new VA examinations for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the most recent VA examinations for the Veteran's service-connected right hip tendonitis, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and torn medial meniscus, right knee are inadequate. Therefore, the claims must be remanded to obtain new examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to allegations of worsening symptoms and the need for updated VA examinations.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his range of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The application to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for a low back condition is granted. The application to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II (diabetes) is denied. Entitlement to service connection for a low back condition is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal disorders, including right arm, back, neck, hip, ankle, and knee conditions. The claims are being returned to VA for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and neck conditions due to a lack of an associated rationale in the private medical opinion, requiring further examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and arthritis has been dismissed. The issues of service connection for recurrent right facial laceration scars, brain disorder to include lesions claimed as the result of exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water and jet fuel, and a dilated aorta with left ventricle hypertrophy are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for broken right and left feet, as well as a low back disorder (DDD of the lumbar spine L5-S1) are denied. The claim for tinea versicolor is reopened but remains pending.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder (MDD) is also pending.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic lumbar strain is rated at 40 percent effective from February 10, 2016. A separate rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy as a neurological manifestation of the back disability is warranted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to determine the nature, etiology, and severity of his ankle, knee, back, and lung disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an incomplete medical opinion and new evidence that was not reviewed by the AOJ. The Veteran's low back disability is being reconsidered as it may be related to service.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar sciatica/radiculopathy of the left lower extremity due to a lack of evidence showing a current disability. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were also remanded.

The Veteran's back brace was granted a clothing allowance for the year 2014 due to wear and tear on her clothing. However, the bilateral wrist braces/splints were denied as they are not related to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right ankle disabilities, as well as an increased rating for his low back strain, are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The RO is instructed to review this evidence and issue a supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions.,A VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a stomach condition related to his period of service. The claim for service connection for neuropathy of the right lower extremity will also be remanded, as the examiner's opinion was unclear regarding whether it is secondary to his lumbar spine disability.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions. The VA examination should assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's cervical spondylosis and right knee strain. The examiner will need to consider the frequency and length of any incapacitating episodes in the past year.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions. A VA examination should assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and severity of the Veteran's scar from a hand injury. The examiner will need to consider the frequency and length of any incapacitating episodes in the past year.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of opinions. A VA examination should assess if any flare-ups have affected the Veteran’s range of motion, pain levels, and functional loss.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for back, left knee, right ankle, and bilateral calf cramping disabilities. The claims are remanded to obtain VA examinations to assess the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of her service-connected left shoulder and back disabilities are remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and scheduling new VA examinations.