Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2022

The Veteran's cervical radiculopathy of the bilateral upper extremities is granted a 10 percent rating beginning April 12, 2006. The ratings for cervical radiculopathy of the left and right upper extremities are denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities are being remanded due to inconsistencies in the evidence regarding the nature and severity of his conditions, as well as potential effects of medications on his functioning.

The Board has denied service connection for a right shoulder disability and remanded the issue of service connection for a neck disability.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, upper extremity neurologic, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities. The appeal is now remanded to assign initial disability ratings and determine eligibility for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the thoracic spine is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder is being remanded as new evidence has been submitted but an etiology opinion is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis and disc disease with scoliosis, post-surgery; cervical spine arthritis, post-surgery; and left knee disability, to include meniscal tear and arthritis, post-surgery. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service physical stress and subsequent diagnosed disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, but has remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder claimed as sleepwalking.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, as well as hip, knee, cervical spine, and low back disabilities. The issues of psychiatric disorders and initial compensable disability ratings have been remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, including degenerative arthritis, finding that the most persuasive evidence of record is against finding any such condition was shown as chronic in service or related to an in-service injury.

The Board has remanded the claims for further action due to a lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and the need for a retrospective medical opinion regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disability prior to April 10, 2003.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings due to new evidence being added to the record. The Veteran's VA treatment records need to be updated, and a supplemental statement of the case should consider all relevant evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, and residuals of a head injury to obtain additional service records related to the Veteran's reported fall in July 1969.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of neck, right shoulder, and right arm disabilities due to inadequate consideration of secondary service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral shoulder disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine injury and associated right upper extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination to assess the severity of her service-connected conditions during flare-ups and repetitive use.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development to obtain physical therapy records and medical opinions regarding the appellant's claimed neck, shoulder, and back disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back and cervical spine disorders are not related to his service, including repetitive lifting of heavy objects. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues with his hearing officer at a previous hearing, and because of new evidence submitted by the appellant. The Veteran is now required to provide additional evidence supporting his service connection claims.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to obtain outstanding medical records and provide the Veteran with appropriate VA examinations. The claims for service connection are being remanded.