Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his cervical strain and radiculopathy of the upper extremities have been denied. He is currently receiving a 20% rating for his cervical strain, and 30% and 40% ratings for his left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, respectively.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and neck disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 10 percent prior to June 19, 2017. Since then, a 30 percent rating is granted effective from that date.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine condition, sciatic nerve radiculopathy (both lower extremities), bilateral lumbosacral disorder, and migraines. The claims of service connection for PTSD, depression and anxiety, and sleep disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's cervical strain and right shoulder impairment have been granted service connection.,An effective date of January 24, 2013, has been assigned for the grant of service connection for pes planus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability due to lack of current diagnosis and no objective findings.

The Board has revised the July 20, 2009 rating decision to grant service connection for right and left hip disorders, as well as cervical strain and left shoulder strain. Effective March 16, 2009, which is when VA received the original claim.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims related to his cervical strain, umbilical hernia, hepatitis C, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's deviated nasal septum, right wrist disorder, and umbilical hernia appeals were withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability due to incomplete compliance with previous remand instructions. The VA needs to obtain her complete service treatment records and VA medical treatment records, including those from specific time periods.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include lumbar spine, cervical spine, nosebleeds, and multiple myeloma disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and a lumbar spine disability with radiating pain (lower extremity sciatica). Service connection is also remanded for left hip and right hip disabilities.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a 20 percent evaluation effective January 23, 2008. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms and the need for treatment.

The Board has denied service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities as secondary to bilateral knee disabilities, and for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for costochondritis and remanded the neck disability and sleep apnea claims.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various joint disabilities, including bilateral shoulder, wrist, neck, upper back, and knee conditions are denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,There is also a denial of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (anxiety). The Board found that the Veteran did not have any diagnosed psychiatric condition in his records.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spinal stenosis and lower, middle, and upper back conditions as secondary to a service-connected left knee condition due to insufficient opinions in VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral shoulder disability and remanded the issues of increased ratings for neck and back disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for a left ear disability and remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding cervical spine and left elbow disabilities.