Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's back disability is not service connected, but his bilateral lower extremity neuralgia is due to his service-connected right inguinal hernia repair.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to assess the Veteran's low back and lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities, including their functional loss during flare-ups. The TDIU claim is also deferred pending development of other issues.

The Board denied referral for extraschedular consideration of the Veteran's DJD of the lumbar spine, finding that the disability picture is adequately described by the schedular rating criteria.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, and the claim for a temporary total rating due to hospitalization for PTSD. The Veteran's low back injury is also remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's lumbar and thoracic spine conditions are being remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate previous examination.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability, but remanded it due to need for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's kidney disorder is also remanded for clarification of current diagnosis and possible service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability is denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating than 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected bronchitis and low back disability have been rated appropriately, with the exception of a reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent for low back disability which is granted.

The Veteran's low back disability is granted service connection, and his bilateral foot disability is denied. The rating for the right arm scars is also granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disability due to new and material evidence received since the February 2006 decision. The case is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, a back disability, a right ankle disability with broken blood vessel and swelling, residuals of frostbite of the right hand and thumb, and a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected anxiety disorder due to failure to provide VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, lumbosacral spine, left hip, and right knee disabilities due to incomplete service treatment records. The VA is instructed to obtain any outstanding records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his current disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, finding that there is no evidence linking her current back condition to her military service or any service-connected conditions. The preponderance of evidence supports the conclusion that her current back disability is not related to her in-service complaints and does not have its onset during service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left and right lower extremity shin splints, a low back injury, and a neck injury due to lack of medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is to be scheduled for VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and conflicting medical opinions. The issues include labyrinthitis with vestibular dysfunction, lumbar strain with sacroiliac pain, right leg arterial insufficiency secondary to diabetes mellitus, hypertension secondary to diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea secondary to diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction secondary to diabetes mellitus, and diabetic retinopathy secondary to diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims due to insufficient medical evidence addressing the Veteran's lay statements and the findings of his separation examination. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated at 20% from February 14, 2013 to June 12, 2017. The rating is denied for higher ratings.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain medical opinions regarding service connection for a lumbar spine disability secondary to left knee disability, as well as the rating of the Veteran's left knee disability.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims of service connection for right knee, left knee, and low back disorders. The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his current disability status.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine and right ankle disabilities are being remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity.