Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2022

The Veteran's back disability, neck disability, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy have been granted service connection.,An effective date earlier than July 24, 2017 for the increased 50 percent evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has not been met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and conflicting opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been granted, including degenerative disc disease of the cervical and lumbar spine, arthritis in both knees, radiculopathy affecting both upper extremities, right ear hearing loss, migraine headaches, depressive disorder, and erectile dysfunction.,Service connection is established for all claimed conditions due to their direct link to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that it is not secondary to his service-connected bilateral shoulder disabilities and is otherwise unrelated to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are granted as service connected, with the onset occurring during active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The Board found that there was sufficient evidence to support the claim of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various spine and nerve disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to these conditions. The evidence supports a finding that these disabilities are related to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since July 1, 2011. The Board granted TDIU effective that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine began during service and is related to his in-service neck strain. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to assess the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss, as well as the nature and etiology of his low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, lower extremity radiculopathy, and skin disorder.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative changes of the spine, lumbar and cervical due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and readjudication due to issues related to the severity of the Veteran's cervical spine disability prior to January 8, 2020, and his associated bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy prior to January 2, 2019. The claims are also remanded for consideration of an earlier effective date for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the attorney withdrew all remaining issues in the pending appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate consideration of all open medical questions and the need for a new examination. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to service, but additional evidence may be needed.

The Veteran's depression is granted as secondary to her service-connected disabilities, and a rating of 30 percent for her neck disability from August 1, 2013 to July 19, 2019 is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for a higher rating for herniated nucleus pulposus, service connection for right hip disorder, and service connection for cervical spine disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, resulting in the grant of TDIU.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including headaches, elbow and knee injuries, cervical spine issues, low back pain, bilateral knee problems, left shoulder disability, and cranial brain damage. The Board found insufficient evidence to link these conditions to his military service.