Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left shoulder and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating based on the range of motion findings and the impact of pain medication.

The Board denied service connection for a back disorder, including degenerative disc disease, degenerative arthritis, spondylolisthesis, and compression fracture at L2, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease from July 19, 2018, to March 6, 2023.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for her lumbar spine disability, a compensable rating for migraine headaches, and service connection for neurogenic bladder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back disability, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, and an effective date prior to August 6, 2021, for TDIU due to further development of evidence.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, and low back conditions to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to address the severity of the service-connected lumbosacral strain, as the previous examination was found inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis, radiculopathy of the left and right upper extremities, and tension headaches. The cervical strain rating was remanded.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and generalized anxiety disorder, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, as well as total disability due to individual unemployability.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder and bilateral foot disorder as further development is needed.

The Board remands the matter of entitlement to service connection for a lumbar spine condition due to an inadequate VA examination opinion.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for a lower back disability and remanded claims for a higher rating, TDIU, and extraschedular consideration.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, tension headaches, right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating or establish service connection for any of the claimed conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates, as well as remanded a claim for service connection of sleep apnea.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to an initial increased rating for a left knee strain and a left ankle disability, as well as service connection claims for various conditions due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for headaches and a low back disorder to obtain additional evidence, including outstanding medical records and new VA opinions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and a compensable rating due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including obtaining relevant medical records and examinations.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the awards of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, denied an initial rating higher than 40 percent for the service-connected lumbar spine disability, granted a temporary total rating (100 percent) based on surgical treatment for the lumbar spine, denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, granted an earlier effective date of March 17, 2014, for service connection of scars status post lumbar spine surgery, denied an initial compensable disability rating for scars status post lumbar spine surgery, and granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need of regular aid and attendance prior to May 16, 2019.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions due to an incomplete search of the Veteran's service records and a failure to verify reported in-service exposure to ionizing radiation.