Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2021

The Veteran's temporary total disability rating for convalescence following his neck surgery is denied as he did not require extended convalescence beyond February 1, 2014.,The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's inactive tuberculosis is granted as service-connected, with the condition resolving during active duty.,Service connection for low back disorder and neck disorder are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's cause of death is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her service-connected conditions and their relationship to her death.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a neck disability, finding that there is no evidence of chronic in-service injury or disease and no established link between current symptoms and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient reasons and bases in the previous decision, specifically regarding the continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board denied service connection for neck and low back disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions were not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's neck condition and back condition have been denied initial ratings greater than the assigned 10 percent and 20 percent, respectively.,Both conditions are rated based on limitation of motion under Diagnostic Codes 5242 (neck) and 5237 (back).

The Board denied service connection for blood clots and increased ratings for left ankle disability, degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, left shoulder disability, and hypertension. The Veteran's conditions were not found to meet the criteria for ankylosis in any of these cases.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis and left knee degenerative arthritis, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to active service or events therein.,Service connection was denied for a cervical spine disorder due to lack of evidence showing a chronic condition during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a neck disability, low back disability, and right hip disability due to inadequate VA medical opinions in previous examinations. The Veteran's contentions that his disabilities are related to service duties involving the routine loading of heavy bombs onto aircrafts need to be addressed.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding his claims for increased ratings and service connection due to a request from the Veteran's representative to withdraw all of the Veteran's appeals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his cervical spine disability and bilateral ulnar neuropathy due to outstanding VA treatment records, a need for additional medical opinions, and incomplete information.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition is rated at 30 percent prior to May 20, 2019 and since then. The Veteran's left and right upper extremity radiculopathy conditions are each rated at 20 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities. The Veteran's psychiatric condition is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his service-connected spinal conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of a cervical spine disability due to conflicting opinions regarding whether the condition pre-existed service and if it is related to service. The case will be reviewed again with new evidence or an opinion from a clinician.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder was reopened and granted. The effective date is set at January 19, 2012. Service connection for scars on the face, head, and neck was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and neck disability, but denied service connection for right knee disability and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine condition, cervical spine condition, and bilateral hip disability due to a lack of VA examination. The Veteran's disabilities may be related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and providing a VA examination.