Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted a 20 percent rating for the period prior to October 26, 2012 and a 40 percent rating from May 9, 2018. The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is granted a 20 percent rating.

The Veteran was found unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to her service-connected bipolar disorder, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease (post-laminectomy L5-S1), and right lower extremity neuralgia from February 14, 2012 to November 19, 2012.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for PTSD, back disability, neck disability, respiratory disability, tinnitus, and CFS. The Veteran's current diagnoses are considered in determining whether these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder is granted service connection. The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus claim for exposure to herbicide agents in service is denied.

The Veteran's asthma disability began during active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The low back disability, sleep apnea, and swelling in legs and feet are all remanded due to incomplete records and need further examination.

The Board denied service connection for left and right hip conditions, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome and cardiovascular condition, all claimed as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine arthritis.,Specifically, the Veteran's bilateral hip disabilities were found not caused by or related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's appeals regarding PTSD, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and asthma have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a disability of the fingers of his left hand. The claims for service connection for back and neck disabilities are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for migraine headaches, chronic rhinitis, and back condition need to be remanded due to a lack of recent medical examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, leaving no issues to be decided by the Board.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is granted service connection. The appeals for the left knee, right knee, low back, and GERD are dismissed.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed because he withdrew his appeal in June 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability for accrued benefits purposes, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluation for his cervical spine condition, previously claimed as a neck condition, and lumbar spine condition are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board denied service connection for reflex sympathetic dystrophy, low back condition, and coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claims were not supported by evidence showing a direct relationship to service.

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral knee disability, but has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease due to lack of current evidence supporting these conditions.

The Board has denied an increased rating for lumbar strain and remanded the issues of increased ratings for left heel Achilles tendonitis, right foot Achilles tendonitis, left knee degenerative changes and patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right knee degenerative joint disease due to lack of evidence showing incapacitating episodes or ankylosis.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine disorders of degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease, as well as secondary service connection for bilateral leg sciatica. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service injury and current diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability, frostbite of bilateral feet, and frostbite of bilateral hands due to outstanding service treatment records. The Veteran reported injuries during basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and in Korea.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of lumbosacral spine DJD, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, and TDIU have all been denied by the Board.