Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are granted service connection. The right shoulder, right hand, right foot, hepatitis C, left hip disabilities, low back disability, and cervical spine disability are dismissed due to withdrawal of appeals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, which is manifested by pain and limited motion, does not warrant a higher rating as it currently meets the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's cervical strain has been rated at 30 percent since April 30, 2019. The Board found that the current rating is appropriate given her limited range of motion and pain.

The Board denied service connection for both a cervical spine disorder and vocal cord paralysis, finding that the disorders are not related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with spinal fusion, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with spinal fusion, and scars (left lower anterior neck and lower back) due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and remanded the remaining issues due to need for further development of evidence. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records, undergo examinations, and complete other tasks as directed by the VA.

The Board has decided that the claim for service connection of a neck disability is not resolved and requires further examination to determine if it was incurred in or related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a cervical spine disorder and right hip disorder due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for pes planus and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to active duty service. The right knee disability and left knee disability have been remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.,Service connection for a right testicular varicocele is also granted, with the condition being attributed to an in-service personal assault.

The Board has referred the Veteran's claims for restoration of payments, earlier effective dates for service connection and ratings, and TDIU to the RO. The issues are remanded due to procedural errors.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that it is not related to his active duty service or his service-connected thoracolumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating higher than 10 percent from May 9, 2012 and continuing thereafter for bilateral tinnitus is dismissed. The claims of service connection for left knee disorder, right knee disorder, and cervical spine disorder (secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disorder) are granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding insufficient evidence to support his contention that it was related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a neck condition and bilateral plantar fasciitis, to include bilateral degenerative arthritis of the feet and hallux valgus (also claimed as bilateral foot problems).,There is no evidence that the Veteran's current cervical spine or bilateral foot conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected chronic lumbar strain and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and has remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to the inextricably intertwined nature with the issues regarding the cervical spine.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being remanded for further development.,There is no current diagnosis of gastroenteritis or diabetes in the record.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service. The claim was reopened due to new evidence received since the final denial in March 2007.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of right and left knee disabilities, as well as his claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes. The appeal was also remanded for further action on other issues.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition and bladder impairment were not found to be caused or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine spondylosis, resulting in denial of both claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine and traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine with tension headaches, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted TDIU based on these conditions.