Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected right ankle scar has been granted an initial rating of 10 percent, effective July 3, 2007.,The Board is remanding the issues regarding left cervical radiculopathy and right ankle residuals for additional development.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating.,Service connection for a cervical spine condition and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy due to that condition are granted.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations obtained prior to the September 2020 rating decision were inadequate and remanded for further action. The Veteran's left shoulder, right knee, left knee, cervical spine (including radiculopathy and spondylosis), and back disabilities are all being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition, claimed as neck disc degeneration with osteophytes, is service connected due to in-service injuries and continued pain after discharge.

The appeal for service connection of a neck disability is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for a cervical spine condition before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability, unspecified heart disease, hypertension, and secondary conditions. The effective date for PTSD was not granted prior to February 6, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand all issues on appeal due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's claims for service connection are being returned for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine disabilities due to a lack of VA examination or opinion regarding their relationship to service, specifically an in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to an automobile accident during his U.S. Navy service.

The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine are being remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran's service connection claims for cervical spine DDD and related radiculopathy have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's current cervical spine condition is related to her active service, including a fall while skiing in February 1984.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and cervical conditions due to insufficient evidence regarding his periods of qualifying military service. The Veteran is also required to provide a VA examination to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of entitlement to service connection for atherosclerotic renal disease, headaches, cervical spine disability, and skin cancer due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors.,Service connection for angina is denied as there is no current diagnosis of angina or any related heart disability.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for initial compensable disability rating for hypertension and service connection for various conditions due to his death, as the AOJ has not made a formal substitution determination in the matter.

The Veteran's appeals for various hip and knee conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and migraines are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, cervical condition (including cervical strain with chronic pain), and right shoulder strain have been granted service connection as secondary to his service-connected conditions.,Service connection for these conditions is established based on a continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the appellant's withdrawal of all pending appeals.