Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA medical opinions and addressing outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's cervical strain and right rotator cuff tendinitis were rated at 20 percent each, with the lumbosacral strain rated at 10 percent. The appeals for higher ratings have been denied.,The Veteran was not granted any additional ratings as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations, particularly regarding the severity of his cervical strain and right upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the cervical spine disability and its relationship to service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claims for this condition are now pending again.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a 30 percent rating from May 20, 2020. The Veteran's migraine headaches were denied increased initial ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neck disability and remanded the issue of service connection for his back disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the last SSOC, and the Veteran's cervical spine disability claim will be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The Veteran's service records need to be obtained and added to the claims file.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine disorder, bilateral ankle disorders, and bilateral knee disabilities due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for right knee, neck, and acquired psychiatric disabilities (to include PTSD). The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals regarding increased ratings for cervical strain and lumbar strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and for an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability. The Board also denied the claim for TDIU prior to January 24, 2019.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not causally related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine surgery caused additional disability and if so, whether it was due to carelessness or negligence. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, thoracolumbar spine strain, and cervical spine strain. The most probative medical evidence did not link these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her sleep apnea, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and cervical spine disability. The rating reduction from 10 percent to noncompensable for left lower extremity radiculopathy was improper.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded this issue for further development.,The Veteran's depressive disorder was granted service connection in August 29, 2011. The Board has also remanded this issue to determine if an earlier effective date is warranted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed as she has withdrawn her appeals regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence from the previous VA examination regarding pain during active and passive range of motion testing for cervical spine degenerative joint disease.