Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for right and left shin splints, denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic rhinitis, granted entitlement to a TDIU prior to July 6, 2018, and remanded several issues including service connection for left upper extremity radiculopathy, increased ratings for PTSD with TBI, back disability, neck disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for a back disability, to include thoracic compression fracture, as the condition clearly and unmistakably preexisted service and was not aggravated beyond natural progression.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral spine strain, and remanded several other issues related to hip trochanteric pain syndrome, cervical strain, and upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's back disability prior to February 11, 2021.

The Board remands the claims for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease, entitlement to TDIU, and SMC due to the need for additional medical evidence.

The Board remands the case for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed lower back disability.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine condition.

The Board remands the appeal for an additional medical opinion regarding the Veteran's lumbar strain disability, specifically addressing pain and other factors that may significantly impact functional ability during flare-ups prior to April 13, 2023.

The Board granted a 20 percent rating for right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy from July 31, 2015 to September 17, 2024, but denied an increased rating for the lumbar spine disability and left knee disability.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for a prostate disorder, bilateral eye disorder, dermatophytosis, and denied service connection for a low back disorder.

The Board remands the claims for additional development, including obtaining new VA medical opinions, to address the inadequacies of previous examinations and ensure a proper assessment of the Veteran's neck and back conditions.

The Board granted service connection for hepatitis C, finding it related to the Veteran's service. The other claims for service connection were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claim for a low back disability to the AOJ for additional development, including obtaining a new medical opinion and any missing treatment records.

The Board remands the appeal to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding missing treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for traumatic brain injury, an acquired psychiatric disability, a neck disability, a back disability, and right and left knee disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for any of the conditions appealed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, as well as remanded several issues including service connection for bilateral shoulder conditions.

The appeal for service connection for lumbosacral strain is dismissed as the issue is moot due to a full grant of benefits in an October 2022 rating decision.

The Board remands the claims for increased initial disability evaluations for right shoulder impingement syndrome, restless leg syndrome, and lumbosacral strain to correct duty to assist errors.

The Board denied all claims for increased ratings, except for a separate rating for right knee instability.