Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2021

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to assess his functional limitations due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% prior to January 28, 2020 and the claim for increased rating beyond that date is denied. The issues of service connection for lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder (secondary to PTSD), and OSA are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine disorder and right upper extremity radiculopathy were denied. The case was also REMANDED for additional development due to the presence of a new issue (service connection for sleep apnea).

The Board denied service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining clarification on TDIU and scheduling VA examinations to assess her cervical spine disability and upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion is inadequate for decision making purposes and remanded the case for an adequate medical opinion. The cervical spine disability issue remains under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities due to a lack of recent medical examinations. The Veteran is also being remanded for a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's leukemia is granted service connection. The claims for hernia, neck disability, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy are remanded.

The Board has dismissed all claims including service connection for various conditions and TDIU due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's right shoulder disorder is related to a service-connected disability, while other joint disorders are not. Service connection for the cervical spine and low back disorders remains denied.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a cervical spine disability aggravated by the Veteran's right ankle disability, and an initial compensable evaluation for migraine headaches. The case is being returned to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's cervical spine strain was granted a 30% rating effective January 30, 2020.,The Veteran's lumbar spinal arthritis with IVDS was granted a 40% rating effective September 20, 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, TMJ disorder (secondary to a service-connected condition), upper arm burns, and tinnitus are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include neck, ankle, foot, leg, back, and respiratory disabilities.

The Veteran's initial rating for cervical spine disability is denied, and his right arm disability remains remanded. Bilateral hearing loss has been granted subject to further development.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions obtained after the most recent remand are inadequate and the claims must be remanded again for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including left shoulder strain, right and left knee instability, and cervical spine strain, rendered him unemployable from March 11, 2009 to December 29, 2010. The Board granted a TDIU for this period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate medical examinations and conflicting evidence regarding certain conditions. The Veteran will be provided with new examinations for his service-connected neck, low back, bilateral knee, and bilateral ankle disorders.

The Veteran's cervical spine strain and/or IVDS were rated at 10 percent prior to September 21, 2017.,Prior to November 14, 2011, the Veteran was found unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.