Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, a new examination of his lumbar spine disability, and an opinion on whether he meets the criteria for TDIU.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine with myofascial pain and radiculopathy is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative disease and arthritis of the right knee.

The Board found that the Veteran's lumbosacral strain did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent prior to December 3, 2012.

The Board has determined that the reduction of the Veteran's disability rating from 40% to 20% for her low back disability was not proper, and she is entitled to restoration of the 40% rating. The criteria for a higher rating than 40% are not met.

The Veteran's lumbar scoliosis with facet arthrosis and cervical degenerative arthritis were not rated higher than the assigned evaluations from January 24, 2009 to December 19, 2013 and since December 20, 2013 respectively.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for a back disability, resulting in a denial.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability. The Veteran's history of lumbar spine disability is now considered, as evidenced by recent medical diagnoses.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back, cervical spine and bilateral knee conditions are being remanded due to inadequate opinions from the VA examiners. The case will be returned to the Board for further review.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including acquired psychiatric disorder, acid reflux, bilateral knee condition, tinnitus, left ear hearing loss disability, DJD of the lumbar spine, and radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities have been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and conducting medical examinations to address the issues on appeal.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for various conditions, including diabetes, retinopathy, hypertension, and a back disorder. The appeal will be remanded to determine if the Veteran was exposed to Agent Orange during service and to obtain additional medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left leg circulatory disability and a lumbar spine disability. The claim for PTSD is pending as it was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings on several service-connected disabilities and for service connection for additional conditions has been withdrawn. The Veteran's daughter, M.E.W., is recognized as the 'helpless child' of the Veteran for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease was incurred in service and granted service connection. The other issues on appeal are pending further development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected lumbar spine disability. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining relevant SSA records, providing a VA examination for his back condition, and scheduling a VA examination for his left ankle degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the retrieval of relevant Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and a compensable rating are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.