Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability and a right shoulder disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.,Both disabilities were found to be less likely than not incurred or caused by service.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability with associated bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of the lumbar spine disability prior to May 15, 2019, is also granted.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hypertrophy, memory disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, lumbar spine disability (chronic low back pain), chronic cervical strain, allergic rhinitis, gastrointestinal disabilities, colon diverticulosis, and degenerative joint diseases of multiple joints. The Board found no evidence to support service connection for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for cervical spine, left arm, right arm, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities have been granted. The VA is remanding these issues to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran is granted a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability beginning April 1, 2013. The right knee degenerative joint disease claim is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's cervical spine stenosis is found to be at least as likely as not related to an in-service jeep turn over accident, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine, low back, respiratory (shortness of breath), and gastrointestinal disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claim for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is granted, as it meets the criteria for service connection based on a direct link between the current disability and an in-service injury.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection due to a full grant of benefits, and no case or controversy remains.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, disc disease and spinal stenosis, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms began during his military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, including as secondary to degenerative arthritis of the spine associated with residuals of left ankle fracture. The case is being sent back for further development and an examination.

The Board has granted service connection for arthritis of the bilateral feet and degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and headaches, as well as his claim for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The VA is required to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claims. The issues of service connection and TDIU are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal. The TDIU claim is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to obtain a retrospective addendum opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for initial compensable disability ratings and a higher rating for various foot conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's request to withdraw all pending appeals.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation based on this requirement as of March 30, 2011.

The appeal for service connection of thoracolumbar spine disorder is dismissed as the RO has already granted it with a full award. The appeals for left knee, cervical spine, and left shoulder disorders are remanded.

The Veteran's low back disability and chronic respiratory condition are now service connected. The neck condition is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to the service-connected low back disability.