Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities due to a lack of VA examination. The Veteran's claim remains pending.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated evidence and a VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to lack of communication from the Veteran prior to September 25, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability has been rated as degenerative arthritis, with associated radiculopathy and erectile dysfunction. The appeal is granted for increased ratings.

The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for left knee instability and separate ratings of 10 percent each for painful flexion and frequent episodes of locking, pain, and effusion. The claim for service connection for low back strain is reopened due to the receipt of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbar spine disability and determine if there are any flare-ups or functional limitations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining new VA examination reports and consideration of the newly added medical records.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, but denied them as new and material evidence was not received within one year of the March 2003 rating decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and lumbar myositis are related to his active service, warranting service connection. The testicular condition is also considered for service connection as it may be secondary to his hernia residuals.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a back disorder due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. However, the claim remains denied as there is no evidence linking an in-service event to current symptoms.,The Veteran's claim of service connection for a heart attack was denied because there is insufficient evidence showing that he had any heart issues during his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. The case is being remanded to obtain an addendum opinion from a VA physician regarding whether the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service activities, including back pain noted in STRs.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine disability, right leg radiculopathy, and left leg radiculopathy have been denied as the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's low back disability was evaluated at a 10 percent rating prior to January 12, 2016 and at a 40 percent rating from that date. The issues of service connection for bilateral foot disorder were not addressed.,Service connection for the Veteran's low back disability was denied as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, nor any continuity of symptomatology. Service connection for his bilateral foot disorder was also denied due to lack of a link between the disorders and service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Veteran's appeal regarding an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for nonunion of the right scaphoid with arthritis of the right wrist was dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran's representative. The Board also remanded issues related to service connection for a low back disorder and an increased evaluation for anxiety disorder and depression.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, stenosis of the lumbar spine (claimed as back injury), and actinic keratosis (claimed as facial and torso basal cell condition). The claim for bilateral knee condition is still pending. The appeals are remanded due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed the claim of service connection for low back condition as the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The TDIU claim was denied because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for low back condition as the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The TDIU claim was denied because the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and migraine headaches, do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA examination to determine if the appellant requires aid and attendance due to her health conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine before a decision was made by the Board.