Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's current lumbar spine disability is related to his active service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability has been denied as he does not have unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar or entire spine, and there is no evidence of incapacitating episodes sufficient to warrant a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and outstanding records that need to be obtained. The Veteran's service connection claims for low back and right ankle disabilities will be reconsidered after these additional steps.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to address the Veteran's spine and shoulder disabilities. The issues of service connection are still pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with VCAA notice and additional development is needed, including scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee and lumbar spine disabilities are related to his service-connected residuals of a left distal tibia and fibula fracture.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine degenerative arthritis is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and development of records.

The Veteran's service-connected gastric erosions are rated at 10 percent, and his total disability rating based on individual unemployability is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a neck injury and low back disorder have been granted. His ratings for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and posttraumatic migraine headaches are also addressed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing. The claims related to service connection and undiagnosed illness are still pending.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disability and finds that it is related to active service. The Veteran's current lumbar spine disability is considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination, including obtaining an opinion on direct service connection and addressing the Veteran's right knee condition.

The Veteran is granted service connection for sleep apnea and a temporary total rating following lumbar spine surgery in September 2010.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal in July 2016.

The Veteran's appeal concerning his disability ratings for PTSD and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine has been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal regarding the issue of a rating greater than 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development of the record, including obtaining employment records from the Veteran's former employers and any worker's compensation claims. The appeal is currently in a pending status.

The Veteran's service-connected left forearm disability and back disability have been granted increased ratings of 20 percent each, effective June 10, 2011.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's back disability and whether it is related to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to provide the Veteran with appropriate examinations for his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with obtaining service treatment records and other relevant medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back disorder will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.