Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence, and requests that VA attempts to obtain any outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected lumbar spine disability is remanded due to the need for a VA examination that includes joint testing for pain on both active and passive range of motion.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to a rating in excess of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities, and service connection for a right knee disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability is related to his service in Vietnam, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is remanded for further evaluation due to insufficient information from the previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back, right rotator cuff, and sleep disabilities due to outstanding treatment records and SSA records. The Veteran's service-connected right elbow disability claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's low back disability and right leg neurological disability are both rated at 40 percent, granting the requested increased ratings. The TDIU claim based on service-connected disabilities other than bipolar disorder is denied.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition is granted service connection, and he is awarded a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbosacral spine and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbosacral spine and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of left knee disability, service connection for back and right knee disabilities, and a right distal femur fracture. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and records.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is manifested by no more than Level I hearing impairment in both ears, resulting in a noncompensable rating.,Entitlement to service connection for residuals of cervical spine fusion at C4-5 and lumbosacral spine fusion at L4-5, as well as neuropathy of the right leg associated with these conditions, is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease, C5-C6 and residuals of traumatic brain injury due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with bone spurs and acne, but granted service connection for tinnitus. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and neuropathy are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and remanded the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than a sleep disorder. The case is being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with the appellant's character of discharge and his service connection claims. The appeal is not about service connection at all, but rather a dispute over the character of discharge.

The Veteran's use of his VA-issued lumbar spine brace caused wear and tear on his clothing, which is sufficient to grant a clothing allowance for 2014.

The Veteran's initial claim of service connection for hypogonadism was granted, but the Board denied an increased rating beyond 10 percent. The issues of service connection for back disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and left ankle disability are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his low back disability, left knee arthritis (limitation of extension and flexion), and total left knee replacement was denied. The VA found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's tinnitus and ischemic heart disease are granted service connection. The lumbar disability, bilateral hearing loss, and psychiatric disorder claims are remanded for further development.