Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

Effective March 11, 2014, the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability is granted a 40% rating. The right knee patellar chondromalacia remains at a 10% rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine DJD and right knee disability were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on current functional limitations.

The Veteran's appeals for left heel spurs, right heel spurs, and hypertension have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal.,Tinnitus has been granted as service connected.,PTSD has been granted as service connected.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence. The appellant's STRs and records from his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA need to be verified.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for a retrospective opinion on the severity of the Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease prior to November 28, 2012.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder is granted and reopened, but the issue of whether his current condition is related to his military service remains pending. The Board has ordered a VA examination to determine the etiology of his back disorder.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for depressive disorder due to new and material evidence. The claims for service connection for a back disability, neck disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded as there is insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine spondylosis and low back disability, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, are remanded. The VA will obtain additional medical evidence, conduct a new examination, and readjudicate the claims.

The Veteran's back and neck disabilities have not met the criteria for higher disability ratings.,Specifically, his cervical radiculopathy of both upper extremities has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent since April 7, 2017.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for allergic rhinitis, increased ratings for right shoulder and left knee disabilities, and increased rating for hemorrhoids. The claim to reopen and grant service connection for low back disability was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and inextricably intertwined issues. The cervical spine claim will be adjudicated first, followed by the migraine headaches claim.

The Board granted service connection for a low back disability, but remanded the issue of secondary service connection for sleep apnea to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include left arm disability, back disability, vision disability, heart disability, hypertension, and benign prostatic hypertrophy.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease but remanded the issue of service connection for blood poisoning due to infection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for various disorders are not currently addressed as they have been remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for cervical spine degenerative arthritis and acid reflux disease are denied. The claim for a higher rating for low back disorder is granted, but subject to regulations governing payment of monetary awards.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at a 60 percent rating, effective October 18, 2014. The claim for an earlier effective date was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for further examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back disability.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for service-connected DDD of the lumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity are being remanded due to incomplete or outdated medical records.,The Veteran is seeking an increased rating for his service-connected DDD of the lumbar spine. The current 10 percent rating will be reviewed in light of recent VA examination findings and any additional evidence obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.