Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2022

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the VA to obtain his medical records and conduct examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities, which may affect his ability to drive. The matter will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Veteran's left lower extremity radiculopathy and alcoholic neuropathy are rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of claim. The other issues have been addressed as per the decision.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine arthritis and left knee osteoarthritis based on the presumption of chronicity due to continuous symptoms since service separation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral hip disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and a left hand disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a direct relationship to his military service. The Board also found that the secondary claim cannot be granted as a matter of law due to the denial of the primary disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a neck disability, finding that there is not an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence to support the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck, back, left knee, and right knee disabilities, as well as gastroesophageal disorder (GERD) and gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), due to missing STRs. The Veteran is also being asked to provide mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased evaluations have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for low back pain and neurological impairment due to VA surgical treatment, as well as service connection for bilateral shoulder disabilities, cervical spine disability, and left hip bursitis claimed as secondary to or proximately caused by the resultant lower back pain and neurological impairment.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied, but he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities have been reopened. The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of her cervical and lumbar spine disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a new VA examination and clarification of the Veteran's employment status. The issues of entitlement to an increased rating for cervical degenerative disc disease and TDIU are also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's neck disability is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of forward flexion or ankylosis.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy is rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to moderate incomplete paralysis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to her in-service injury and finds in favor of granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for various forms of arthritis in multiple joints, including the right and left hands, wrists, knees, shoulders, feet, and back. The decision is based on a finding that these conditions are related to normal wear and tear due to aging rather than exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Veteran's cervical spine and left ankle disabilities are being remanded for additional development.,Service connection is being remanded for acid reflux, obstructive sleep apnea, ED, and hypertension as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new medical opinion regarding his claimed left wrist condition and cervical radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded multiple issues, including service connection for a cervical spine disorder and increased ratings for various disabilities. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the RO for additional development.