Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities were denied, but the claim for nerve damage in the lower extremities was remanded for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for chronic cervical strain, chronic lumbar strain, and chronic left and right shoulder sprains prior to November 30, 2022.

The Board remanded the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance and/or housebound status. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities need to be reassessed.

The Board remanded the claims for a higher rating due to inadequate VA examinations. A new examination is required to assess the veteran's conditions during flare-ups and repeated use.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of headaches, back disorder, and right knee disorder due to inadequate medical opinions. The veteran will receive additional development.

The veteran's service connection for left hip disorder, right hip disorder, and bilateral foot disorder was granted. The claim for low back disorder was remanded.

The Board remanded all issues to correct errors in assisting the veteran, including obtaining missing records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for concussion syndrome was denied. The claim for hemorrhoids was granted. The claims for right wrist disability and mid/low back disability were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions and increased ratings for several disabilities. However, the claim for tinnitus was remanded.

The veteran's appeals for higher ratings and service connection were dismissed because the veteran withdrew them.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for penile condition, left foot condition, right foot condition, left ankle condition, right ankle condition, and low back condition were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to the veteran's service-connected lumbar strain. The decision was based on probative medical evidence showing that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was caused by his service-connected lumbar strain through obesity as an intermediate step.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a lower back condition and left ankle condition. The Board did not make any determination on the merits of these claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis was granted. The claims for lumbar spine disability and a higher rating for left shoulder rotator cuff tear were denied.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to mild lumbar strain, by way of obesity.

The veteran's back condition and related leg pain are service-connected.

The Board remanded all issues on appeal to obtain complete service treatment records and schedule medical examinations.

The veteran's PTSD and major depression have been rated at 100% from July 14, 2022. The veteran also qualifies for special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate starting August 17, 2022.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II and various disabilities. The decision was based on the need to correct errors in the original decision and to retrieve missing service records.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings for several conditions were denied. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.