Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, tinnitus, and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.

The Board has decided that more information is needed to determine if the Veteran's headaches are related to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The case is being sent back for a new examination and opinion.

The Board has decided the rating for cervical spine disability and left and right upper extremity neuropathy, but has found that a new examination is needed to determine if an acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service-connected neck disability.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at an initial 20 percent, reflecting the presence of additional functional loss due to flare-ups that result in weakness, limited motion, and pain.

The Board has granted service connection for multilevel degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and a cervical spine disability, both claimed as back pain and neck pain respectively. The evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection due to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability.,The Board also found that there is no direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 30 percent, effective August 10, 2007. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's left upper extremity radiculopathy is currently rated at 60 percent, effective August 10, 2007. The Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The reduction of the rating for cervical spine DJD from 30% to 20% was improper, and a restoration of the 30% rating is granted. A rating in excess of 30% for cervical spine DJD remains denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for cervical spine and left arm or wrist disabilities due to a lack of adequate opinion regarding whether these conditions are aggravated by his service-connected back and shoulder disabilities. The VA will need to obtain updated medical records, provide an addendum opinion, and review the case before making a decision.

The Board has restored the Veteran's cervical spondylosis and cervical spine invertebral disc syndrome disability rating from a 10% to a 30%, effective November 1, 2016.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral knee condition and cervical spine condition are not service-connected. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for back and neck disabilities due to new evidence and need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative disc and joint disease of the lumbar spine, cervical spondylosis, right shoulder osteoarthritis, bilateral radiculopathy, and right foot hammertoes, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's right arm disability is related to service or due to his service-connected cervical strain with degenerative arthritis of cervical spine with cervical loss of motion.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is remanded due to incomplete service records, and the Board requires further examination to determine its etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's cervical spine disability and his service-connected right knee disability.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection for right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and fibromyalgia are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, anxiety and depression. The other claims of service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical strain and degenerative arthritis of the spine, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current disabilities and his in-service injury. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have arthritis during service or within one year after separation.