Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for bilateral hip disability, cervical spine disability (claimed as neck disability), lumbar disability, sinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis, and migraine headaches. The claims are remanded for additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to issues with the adequacy of VA examinations, including a need for new evaluations for PTSD, TBI, and residuals of TBI. The Veteran's service-connected conditions include PTSD, TBI, bilateral knee and shoulder disabilities, migraines, back condition, mouth condition, and sinusitis.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine, knee, and ankle disabilities due to his left tibia injury. The Veteran will need to provide updated medical records and VA examinations are scheduled to address these issues.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of bilateral shin splints and adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The low back condition remains rated at 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not supported by the evidence and have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and development.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hip, knee, ankle, lumbar spine, and cervical spine disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing the conditions were related to service or any other compensable period.,The Veteran's assertions that his current disabilities are related to parachute jumps during service were not supported by credible medical evidence.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, finding that the current condition is not related to service and is not otherwise caused by an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lumbar strain, heart disability, and acquired psychiatric condition. The cases will be readjudicated after this development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for lumbar strain and degenerative disc disease L4-5 with muscle spasm due to outstanding VA treatment records and a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination in a previous decision. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to assess his back disability and provide a proper rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inaccurate factual premise in a previous VA examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a lumbar disability, but the examiner did not consider evidence showing low back pain complaints during service.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back condition and tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial disability rating for his service-connected low back disability is being remanded due to communication issues and the need for updated medical evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is reopened, and he is granted a 100% rating for his PTSD. The issue of service connection for the low back disability has been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant due to lack of permanent and total disability.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability is not found to be the cause of his left hip condition. The Board finds no evidence supporting a higher rating for the Veteran's back disability.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of entitlement to service connection for a low back disability. The other issues are not addressed due to an unresolved issue regarding whether the Veteran filed a timely Form 9.

The Veteran's lower back disorder needs to be reassessed due to recent worsening symptoms. A new VA examination is required to determine the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for left and right knee conditions, as well as a low back strain. The appeal is remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disability, including degenerative disc disease and arthritis, is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injuries. As a result, service connection for this condition is granted.