Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his lumbar spine disability was denied as the evidence did not show ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a rating greater than 40 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine and recurrent peptic ulcer disease, have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational background.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination. A new examination is needed to assess her service-connected back disability.

The appeal of the denial of the claim for service connection for a right knee disorder is dismissed.,The appeal of the denial of the claim for service connection for seasonal allergies is dismissed.,Service connection for lumbar disc disease with multiple disc protrusions is granted.,The appeal of the denial of the claim for service connection for ingrown toenails is remanded.,The appeal of the denial of the claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine and lung calcified granulomas are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability and TDIU due to incomplete information, including missing SSA records and an outdated VA examination. The Veteran will need to provide these records and undergo further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability and TDIU were denied because he failed to report for the scheduled VA examination without good cause.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened and granted for DDD of the lumbar spine and sacroiliitis, right hemi-pelvis. The claim for PFB was not reopened, while the duodenal ulcer claim remains denied.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 20 percent, and a separate rating of 20 percent for associated left lower extremity neurologic abnormalities is granted. The Veteran does not have an established service connection for a cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for low back, left hip, and right knee conditions due to outstanding private treatment records.

The Veteran's left knee disability is granted service connection, but his bilateral hearing loss and low back disability are denied.,The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus and low back disability to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's low back disability is related to his service-connected left knee disability and remands for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain and TDIU are remanded due to inadequate examination findings. The VA examiner did not provide information regarding functional limitations caused by flare-ups, which is required for a proper evaluation.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability is granted a 40 percent rating from July 7, 2008 to July 15, 2009. A separate 10 percent rating for right lumbar radiculopathy is granted effective July 7, 2008 and a 20 percent rating is granted effective February 9, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disorder has been reopened and granted. The appeal for increased ratings for cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome, bilateral knee osteoarthritis with chondromalacia, right shoulder rotator cuff impingement syndrome, and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity is dismissed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for arthritis, bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral hip disorder, and back disorder due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a back disorder and respiratory disorder due to in-service exposure, as new evidence was received. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his current conditions based on in-service injuries.

The Veteran's low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea are granted. Headaches have been denied as not related to service.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, finding that the Veteran's current degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of a head injury with headaches, including associated symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, and sensitivity to light, is granted. The claim for service connection for the lumbar spine disorder is remanded.