Back / lumbar spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for degeneration of lumbar intervertebral disc and cervical spinal stenosis. The claims are being remanded for further adjudication.

The Veteran's combined evaluation for his service-connected disabilities did not change after the February 2021 rating decision, so he is denied retroactive payment.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in the need for aid and attendance or housebound status, as his needs were due to non-service-connected conditions. Therefore, SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound status was denied.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and a kidney disorder. The claims are being remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and a kidney disorder. The claims are being remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and a kidney disorder. The claims are being remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death due to a duty-to-assist error. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed substantially and materially to his death.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence sufficient to readjudicate the previously denied claims of service connection for left eye vision condition and back condition has been received. The AOJ should readjudicate these claims in the first instance.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for tinnitus is denied as the current rating of 10% already reflects the maximum schedular rating available.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied as her hearing acuity does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable rating schedule.,The claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, low back, neck, right-hand, and left-hand disabilities are remanded due to new relevant evidence having been received since their last adjudication.,The claim for service connection for stress incontinence is remanded as new relevant evidence has been received since its last adjudication.,The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded as new relevant evidence has been received since its last adjudication.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for flat feet and lower back conditions due to potential errors in the initial processing of his claim documents, including a possible loss or destruction of his service treatment records. The case is being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for service connection and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's OSA and his service-connected conditions, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on his service-connected left elbow, right knee, low back, left ulnar neuropathy, and hypertension disabilities have been denied. The RO also remanded several issues related to service connection.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar strain claim is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the extent of his disability, including pain and functional loss.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip bursitis, left hip bursitis, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, and lumbosacral strain with IVDS.,Service connection is established for all claimed conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded the claims of service connection for tinnitus, low back disability, and left knee disability due to a duty to assist error.

The Board is remanding the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete verification of his National Guard service and insufficient medical opinions. The AOJ will obtain additional evidence and conduct further examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the effective loss or permanent loss of use of at least one lower extremity, specifically his right foot due to radiculopathy. The Board has determined that this meets the criteria for eligibility for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment.

The Board has determined that there were errors in the decision-making process regarding service connection for a right knee disability and an increased rating for back disability prior to October 18, 2022. The Veteran's claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and conduct further examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee pain, left knee pain, and low back strain with pain due to duty-to-assist errors and a need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's active service included deployment in Iraq.