Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, right shoulder, and right elbow disorders as there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease, continuity of symptomatology, or a nexus to military service.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and a TDIU due to an inadequate statement of reasons and bases in its previous decision.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The appeal for service connection and higher rating was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's lumbosacral strain based on the current level of impairment and medical evidence.

The Board remands the claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability to correct a duty to assist error.

The Board remands the claim for a low back disorder to obtain an addendum VA opinion that addresses the Veteran's lay statements.

The Board denied service connection for left knee, right knee, back, and acquired psychiatric disabilities but remanded the claim for migraine headaches.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for back condition, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea (secondary to psychiatric disorder), and migraines/headaches due to a need for additional evidence.

The appeal for service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, Raynaud's disease, and thoracolumbar spine disabilities has been withdrawn and dismissed.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, painful scar status post left IHR, and left knee strain.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left hip strain, lower left extremity radiculopathy, and lumbosacral strain, lumbago, and multilevel degenerative spondylosis as further development is needed.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for lumbar spine condition due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection and special monthly compensation, as well as a 40 percent rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine.

The Veteran's right knee surgical scar is granted a rating of 10 percent, while the claims for an earlier effective date and service connection for a right leg length discrepancy are denied. Other claims have been remanded.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in an August 2023 rating decision granting service connection for Parkinson's disease and related symptoms.

The Board remands the claims for higher initial disability ratings for obstructive sleep apnea with COPD and lumbosacral strain to correct duty to assist errors.

The Board remands the claim for a TDIU prior to March 10, 2016, as there is evidence suggesting that the Veteran may have been unable to work due to his service-connected disabilities before meeting the schedular criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine.

The Board remands the claim for a higher disability rating for degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease with mild thoracolumbar spondylosis due to a duty to assist error in notifying the Veteran of an examination.