Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on the listed conditions have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in a written statement.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional examinations, treatment records review, and opinion letters.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder, back, and neck disorders did not begin during service or are otherwise related to in-service injuries.,Service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, and he requires the care or assistance of another person on a regular basis due to his disabilities. The Board has granted TDIU and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for left upper extremity and low back disabilities need further examination to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back and right wrist disabilities. However, the claim of service connection for a sleep disability secondary to his service-connected back disability is remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate examinations and unclear medical records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for various disabilities, including back disability, lung disability, hernia disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to his failure to appear at scheduled VA examinations. The Veteran is given another opportunity to provide evidence and attend the examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disability and granted it, finding that there is sufficient evidence to support the claim.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claims for service connection of right knee condition, left knee condition, low back condition, costochondritis, and PTSD. The claims are therefore denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, including as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, has been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's claims have been dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as they are now moot.

The Veteran's appeal to establish that he filed a timely NOD with the April 2010 rating decision regarding an increased rating for lumbar strain is denied. The April 9, 2010 rating decision denying the claim is final.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations due to additional development being necessary.

The claims for PTSD, Depression and Stress, Left Knee Disability, and Low Back Disability have been granted. The claim for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 has been denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal by his representative.

The appeal as to the claims for higher ratings for service-connected lower back disability, left knee injury prior to August 14, 2013, and left total knee arthroplasty is dismissed. The claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of left knee injury from August 14, 2013 onwards is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bradycardia, cervical strain, and low back condition are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.