Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD) claim is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding whether it was aggravated by his service-connected chronic lumbar fibromyositis.

The Board found the Veteran's appeal was untimely for some issues and dismissed them. The claim for earlier effective date for liver condition is remanded.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's neck disability, finding that the evidence did not support an increase to any higher level.,The Board also denied ratings in excess of 0 percent for the Veteran's bilateral lateral femoral cutaneous nerve dysfunction, finding no evidence of more than mild impairment.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is being remanded due to incomplete medical records.

The reduction in the rating for cervical spine disability from 30 percent to 10 percent, effective August 1, 2015, was improper and the 30 percent rating is restored.

The Veteran's service connection claims for psoriatic arthritis and kidney disorder are remanded due to the AOJ failing to notify him of their findings regarding his treatment records from 'Arthritis Associates' in Hixson, Tennessee. The Veteran also has secondary theories of entitlement for these conditions.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a kidney disorder is remanded as he used Naproxen extensively to treat his service-connected orthopedic disorders and over time, the Naproxen damaged his kidneys.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities have been denied. The VA has determined that the current disability ratings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck condition, finding that the evidence does not support a link between his current disability and his military service.

The Board has determined that new examinations are needed for the Veteran's cervical, lumbar, and bilateral knee conditions due to inconsistent results from previous VA examinations. The Veteran's skin condition is also remanded as her current diagnosis does not align with her claimed acne. The right and left ankle disabilities are also remanded as there is conflicting medical evidence regarding their relationship to service-connected lower back strain.

The Board has ordered a remand to determine if the Veteran's cervical spine disability is aggravated by his service-connected kyphoscoliosis.

The Veteran's cervical disc herniation with C6 radiculopathy is related to a neck injury during his active duty for training (ACDUTRA) in July 2011, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient compliance with previous directives regarding a cervical spine disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical neck strain with posttraumatic cervical myositis prior to November 15, 2018 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for cervical neck strain with posttraumatic cervical myositis after November 15, 2018 was also denied.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for right knee osteoarthritis and osteochondritis dessicans was denied. The TDIU claim is remanded due to its inextricability with the ongoing increased rating claims.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began during active duty and has persisted since then. The claims for left knee disorder and cervical spine disorder were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals prior to a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and bilateral cervical radiculopathy, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's claims, including obtaining additional medical records, scheduling VA examinations, and providing a more detailed opinion regarding his service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided that the recoupment of separation pay through withholding of disability compensation payments is proper and remands for further development regarding the level of severity of the Veteran's cervical spine, left knee, and lumbar spine disabilities during his first period of service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cervical and lumbosacral spine disabilities, headaches, depression, and penis disability (ED) due to inadequate examinations that did not consider lay evidence of symptoms from service. The Veteran's service records do not provide a clear picture of his pre-service health or any in-service injuries.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of bilateral upper extremities has been granted, with a rating of 30 percent. The other conditions and issues have either not met the criteria for higher ratings or were denied.