Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination to determine the severity of his service-connected lumbar spine disability and associated neurologic conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, as requested by the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C and back disability prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) effective November 4, 2011.

The Board has deferred the decision on entitlement to additional VA compensation for a dependent spouse pending the assignment of an initial disability evaluation for the low back disability and the adjudication of the TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to missing VA treatment records, as well as a need for further examination of his lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claim for reopening a previously denied left knee disability is also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of his mental health disability claim is dismissed. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back and bilateral foot disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for a back disability is denied. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the assignment of a disability rating of 40 percent for a back disability is also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records, and requests that all relevant VA treatment records be obtained. The Veteran's low back disability will need to be reviewed by a VA examiner to determine if it is related to his service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and diabetes mellitus partially contributed to his weight gain, which aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Board granted service connection for OSA as secondary to these conditions. However, the Veteran does not have a current seizure disability that is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a hand disability, low back disability, foot disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (depression). The appeals are being remanded due to missing service treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that the presumption of soundness has been rebutted in both cases.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for headaches and lumbar spine condition due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim for TBI remains denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of TBI.

The Board denied a request for an effective date prior to August 6, 2015 for the grant of service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine. The appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ear hearing loss is service connected, but remands for further development regarding his back pain and right ear hearing loss claims. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for residuals of a lumbar spine fracture prior to September 8, 2015.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of lumbar and cervical spine disorders have been dismissed.,The Veteran's vascular headaches are now rated at 50%.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for low back disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is not rated for extraschedular purposes, and his total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is dismissed as he did not complete the necessary application form.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus but has remanded the claims for a cervical disability and low back disability due to outstanding VA treatment records and the need for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, finding that there is no evidence showing it manifested in service or within one year thereafter and is not otherwise related to his military service.