Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The cervical spine disability was rated at 20%, the right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy at 20%, and the left arm radiculopathy at 20%. A TDIU effective from October 11, 2011, was granted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for back disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral neurological disability of the lower extremities, and left hip disability due to insufficient medical opinions and potential outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's cervical spine disability and bilateral upper extremity cervical radiculopathy (claimed as hand condition secondary to neck and back) claims need further examination and opinion due to insufficient information.

The Veteran's increased ratings for cervical strain prior to September 28, 2010 and prior to March 9, 2018 are denied. The Veteran's increased rating for cervical strain from March 9, 2018 forward is granted at a 30 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since November 28, 2017.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was previously rated at 30 percent, but he is seeking a higher rating. The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and evaluation of his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral knee conditions, cervical spine condition, lumbar spine condition, muscle tension headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient examination opinions and new evidence submitted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical dysplasia, depressive disorder (not otherwise specified), COPD, and Hepatitis C due to additional development of her records.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of cervical radiculopathy due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The Board granted a 50% rating for sleep apnea, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has denied service connection for right leg length discrepancy and neck disability, but has remanded the issue of throat disability due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's initial rating appeals for cervical spine disability and right knee disability were denied. The Veteran received a separate 20 percent rating for moderate instability and subluxation of the right knee from November 1, 2018 to May 22, 2019.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been dismissed as he has requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of service connection for a cervical spine disability due to an inadequate VA examination. The examiner did not consider the Veteran's reports of continuous neck pain since service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete development of records, including from private sources. The VA must obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of all current left wrist and elbow disorders, as well as neurological disorders of the left upper extremity.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including myxoid liposarcoma and lymphedema. The issues were not addressed based on a presumption due to exposure to ionizing radiation or other specific service environment.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for cervical spine disorder due to the appellant's withdrawal request prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to failure of the Veteran to report for a scheduled VA examination. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining new evidence and scheduling the Veteran for an examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence having been received. The lower back condition and cervical IVDS are being reviewed again as they may be related to military service.

Service connection is granted for cervical spine and right shoulder disabilities.,Service connection is granted for a respiratory disability (mild restrictive lung disease).,Service connection is denied for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome with arthritis, as there is no current diagnosis or medical nexus to service.,Service connection is denied for chronic headaches, as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis and there is insufficient evidence of a link to service.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss, cervical spine disability, thoracic spine disability, and peripheral neuropathy disabilities of the lower extremities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.