Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The veteran's appeal for service connection of a back disability was granted due to new and relevant evidence. All other issues were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and knee limitations, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The veteran is granted TDIU from January 11, 2019, to January 10, 2021, but the appeal for TDIU from January 11, 2021, is dismissed as moot.

The appeal for a higher rating of the veteran's lumbar spine disability was remanded. The Board found that the VA examination was inadequate and ordered a new one.

The veteran's rating for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine with degenerative disc disease was restored to 40 percent, but a higher rating was denied.

Service connection for the veteran's left knee conditions was denied. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and lumbar spine disability were remanded for further review.

The veteran is granted an effective date of November 1, 2008 for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran is granted a 10 percent rating for tension headaches from April 13, 2022 to May 26, 2022. The claim for a higher rating and other service connection issues are remanded or denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches and neck condition as secondary to tinnitus was granted. The claim for back condition was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for refractive errors, headaches, back disability, and depression.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a right ankle disorder and back disorder due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for mental health condition (including PTSD), headaches, and back condition due to inadequate examinations and duty to assist errors.

The Board remanded all issues related to the veteran's ratings for various disabilities and TDIU. The Board could not consider certain evidence due to timing rules but will allow the AOJ to consider it.

The Board remanded the claim for a higher rating due to inadequate examination. The Veteran will receive a new examination.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's restless leg syndrome and back disability, finding no evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for back and left knee disabilities, stating that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for back disability was denied, but the claim for a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy was granted.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's neck, back, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities. The Board also denied service connection for bilateral shoulder disability.

The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and adjustment disorder with depressed mood, both secondary to service-connected conditions.