Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a lower back disability, finding that there was no evidence showing it was incurred or aggravated during his military service.

Service connection granted for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and a compression disorder of the thoracic spine.,Service connection granted for right foot plantar fasciitis.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and entitlement to a compensable rating for a left thumb scar. The appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD was remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of an increased rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar fibromyositis has been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding a right knee disability and a left knee disability.

The Board has ordered additional development due to missing service treatment records and the need for an examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed lower back disorder and bilateral leg disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back disability, finding that it is related to his active duty service and continuing symptoms since then.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis prior to March 22, 2011 and from March 22, 2011 to May 12, 2015 due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded as it may be significantly impacted by the increased rating claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a back disability, as they need to obtain an adequate opinion regarding whether his current back condition is secondary to his service-connected left foot disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee arthritis and thoracolumbar spine disability, both claimed as related to the Veteran's military service. The conditions are presumed to have been incurred in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were generally granted. Bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, DJD of the lumbar spine (prior to July 14, 2016), PTSD from July 2, 2014 to April 10, 2018, chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and individual unemployability prior to April 10, 2018 were all granted. The Veteran's DJD of the lumbar spine is rated at 20 percent since July 14, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee, left knee, left hand/ring finger, lower back, and bilateral hearing loss disabilities. The maximum schedular rating of 10% is assigned for tinnitus.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of entitlement to service connection for a lower back disability and remanded the issue for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of lumbar spondylolisthesis with degenerative disc disease, finding that there was no evidence linking his current disability to his military service.

The Veteran's back brace caused his clothing to wear out, and the Board granted payment of a clothing allowance for calendar year 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to address his service connection claims, including obtaining corroborated in-service stressors and medical records from private physicians. The Veteran is also required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a back condition and migraine headaches to allow for additional development, including obtaining relevant service records and providing VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a lumbar spine disability and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions. The Veteran will need to provide missing documents, including an audiological examination from December 2015, and undergo further evaluation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims of service connection for a back disability and bilateral hip disability due to new evidence received since the February 2009 decision. The claims are remanded for further development, including obtaining U.S. Army Reserve records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death.