Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension claim is denied as the evidence does not support a compensable evaluation.,The Veteran's psoriasis claim is denied as there is no basis for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic code.,The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine and bilateral hip disabilities are remanded to obtain proper VA examinations.,The Veteran's left hip bursitis and right hip bursitis claims are also remanded to obtain proper VA examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed all issues related to higher evaluations for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and cannabis use disorder associated with degenerative joint and disc disease, lumbar spine, to include lumbago, as well as TDIU.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions and a need for additional information regarding stressors. The appellant's psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine condition, bilateral leg conditions, and stomach condition are all under review.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, with the exception of a grant of TDIU.,No effective dates earlier than specified in the decision are granted.

The Veteran's back disability was rated at 10 percent from April 1, 1994. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show flexion less than 60 degrees or combined range of motion less than 120 degrees.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of evidence supporting his allegations of disabilities, with some issues being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the failure to appear at scheduled VA examinations. The RO is instructed to obtain a medical opinion assessing the severity of these conditions based on the evidence available.

The appeal is being remanded to obtain TERA-specific VA medical opinions for the appellant's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and high blood pressure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, and the Board has dismissed them.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected status post total hysterectomy.,The decision also grants service connection for the low back disability on a direct basis.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and left lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as his claim for a TDIU due to incomplete development of records.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disability. The Veteran will need to undergo a VA examination to determine if he has a current diagnosis of a low back disability and whether it is related to his military service.

Your appeal for service connection of a back condition has been dismissed because you withdrew the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective February 13, 2017. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and recurrent cerebrovascular accident/stroke residuals. Service connection is remanded for Type II diabetes mellitus, lumbar spine disability, right hip disability, and left hip disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a low back disability due to her failure to report for a VA examination. The examiner is requested to determine if the Veteran's current low back disability is related to service or her service-connected bilateral tibial stress fractures.

The Veteran's PTSD is not currently rated at a higher level due to its current severity.,Hypertension has been granted based on the PACT Act, and service connection for a back disability and left foot drop have also been established.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's right knee arthritis is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board notes that there are no compensable limitations of motion or instability present to warrant a higher rating.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the Veteran's Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was not timely filed within one year from the date of the March 1, 2021, notification letter denying service connection for a low back disability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including lumbosacral strain with instability and arthritis, cervical strain with arthritis, left knee disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, left elbow disability, neurological disabilities of the lower extremities (sciatic radiculopathy and sciatic neuropathy), and neurological disabilities of the upper extremities (carpal tunnel syndrome).