Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral ankle disorder and thoracolumbar spine disorder. Specifically, VA examinations are required to clarify the nature of any current disorders and their etiology.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure proper development and consideration of the Veteran's claim for service connection due to conflicting opinions provided by medical professionals and incomplete medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including locating missing service records and scheduling an updated VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition. The claims for back and right leg disabilities are pending due to the need for additional examination and opinion. The Veteran's hypertension and heart disability are also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current peripheral neuropathy is not related to his period of service and therefore denied service connection for this condition. The claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis remains pending, as does the secondary service connection claim for a back disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that the current conditions are related to in-service injuries.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is linked to a dislocated shoulder during deployment, while his lumbar spine disability is attributed to chronic sprain/strain with no evidence of scoliosis.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability was initially rated as 10 percent prior to September 19, 2016 due to arthritis with painful motion. From September 19, 2016, the disability is rated as 20 percent.,The criteria for a higher rating have not been met from September 19, 2016 onwards.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disorder, but denied service connection for hearing loss of the right ear and right shoulder disorder. The claim for reopening the right shoulder disorder was also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand disability and a right leg disability, both secondary to service-connected conditions. The claim for low back disability was also denied as new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The Board has granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.

Your service connection for a low back disability and paresthetica meralgia of the left thigh has been granted effective from April 9, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding secondary service connection and aggravation of nonservice-connected cervical spine disability by service-connected disabilities. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to address these issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to inadequate medical opinions and incomplete treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including another VA examination and an addendum medical opinion. The issues are whether the Veteran's back disability warrants a higher initial rating and if his chronic sinusitis is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear dates of service and a need for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disability is service connected as it began during his active duty and there is no evidence to dispute this finding.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome, right lower extremity neuropathy, and left lower extremity neuropathy have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's traumatic arthritis of the lumbosacral spine is rated at 40 percent since October 16, 2012. Prior to that date, a rating in excess of 40 percent was not granted.