Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2024

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical strain with DDD, degenerative arthritis, and spinal stenosis is related to an in-service motor vehicle accident. The evidence supports this finding, including private medical opinions and lay statements from the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for ratings in excess of the currently assigned 10 percent ratings for her service connected right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndromes are denied. The appeal for service connection for cervical strain and right and left leg radiculopathy is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck condition and bilateral cervical radiculopathy, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions. The Board also found no secondary service connection as the Veteran did not have any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder strain and post-traumatic arthritis, cervical spine strain and post-traumatic arthritis, right upper radiculopathy (RUE), and left upper radiculopathy (LUE) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and active service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, vitamin deficiency, and muscle and joint pain as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's military service.,There is no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 20 percent for cervical spine degenerative arthritis prior to June 29, 2015 was granted. From that date onwards, a 30 percent rating is granted.

The Veteran's initial rating for cervical spine strain was denied, with a 10% rating being granted.,Service connection for cervical radiculopathy in both upper extremities (RUE and LUE) due to service-connected cervical spine strain was granted.

The Board has determined that there were errors in the original decision and has ordered further action to correct these issues before making a determination on compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for removal of cervical vertebrae and removal of sternum.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability. The claims of service connection for left shoulder, right knee, and skin cancer disabilities are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder degenerative arthritis, left ankle strain, cervical strain, and lumbosacral strain as these conditions have been continuously present since the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether it was incurred in service.

The Veteran's bilateral wrist disabilities have been rated at 10 percent for painful motion, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.,Service connection for cervical strain and memory loss (claimed as anxiety and stress) is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's neck disability is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of ankylosis. The Veteran's scar condition is also currently rated as 10 percent.,Both secondary service connection claims for degenerative arthritis and diabetes are being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical radiculopathy, back condition (claimed as lumbago), and left elbow lateral epicondylitis due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran's reported pain during service and thereafter is considered in determining whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the cervical and lumbar spine have been withdrawn, resulting in their dismissal.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for cervical spine disability, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine was denied, and his claims for service connection for cervical spine degenerative joint disease (neck disability), left elbow laceration, and bilateral hearing loss were remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is proximately due to his service-connected bilateral ankle conditions and bilateral plantar fasciitis.,The Board has also granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is etiologically related to his active service.