Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2022

The Board has denied an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with IVDS and has remanded the issue of entitlement to a separate rating for headaches due to cervical strain.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations and a need for clarification.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine and bilateral shoulder conditions, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury related to these conditions.,There are no indications in VA and private treatment records that the Veteran currently has cervical spine or bilateral shoulder conditions. The Veteran reported pain but did not provide specific details about any injuries during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability and tinnitus due to insufficient medical nexus opinions. The AOJ is required to obtain new medical opinions addressing these matters.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient response from the VA examiner regarding whether the Veteran's current cervical spine disability is related to her service-connected lumbar disc disease and if it was caused or aggravated by the service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that these conditions had their onset during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including psychiatric, right knee, headaches, neck, and bilateral shin splints. The issues are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Board has granted the reopening of the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for cervical spine disability and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity.,There is no evidence in the service treatment records indicating a neck injury or condition. The Veteran reported symptoms beginning after his discharge from active duty, which are not related to any in-service event.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine strain have been granted, with a 40 percent rating for each condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, finding that there is no causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

Service connection granted for IBS, PTSD, and cervical spine disability. Service connection denied for gastroenteritis and acquired psychiatric disability (depressive disorder).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability and low back disability, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for back, neck, and cervical radiculopathy conditions due to insufficient consideration of relevant evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim for left cardiovascular area muscle strain, but not for low back disability or other conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding her left ankle disorder, neck/cervical spine disorder, carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities, and residuals of a traumatic brain injury.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a need for addendum opinions that reflect the correct standard of review as established by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Lynch v. McDonough.

The Veteran's cervical osteoarthrosis and right upper extremity radiculopathy are granted service connection. The denial of vitiligo is upheld, but the secondary service connection for lower extremity radiculopathies is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for his lumbar spine disability is denied. A disability rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for left lower extremity radiculopathy is granted.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded for further development. The Veteran was granted a 50 percent evaluation for migraines from June 18, 2018 to present.