Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the Board finds that he is entitled to TDIU.

The Board has remanded several issues for early private treatment records, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new VA examination to assess the current level of severity and functional impairment of the service-connected cervical spine strain and left knee strain disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, chronic sinusitis, and GERD due to exposure during service in the Gulf War. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including CRPS, lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, bilateral arm and leg disabilities, tinnitus, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is also being asked to provide medical records related to his service-connected plantar neuropathy of the feet.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for intervertebral disc disease and cervical radiculopathy have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

Your service character has been upgraded, and this issue is dismissed. Your other claims for disability ratings are still being processed.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for a DRO hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The VA also denied increased ratings for various conditions, including a right brachial plexus injury and migraine headaches.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for left knee disability to include chronic knee pain and remanded other issues including cervical pain, colonic polyp/mass, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of cervical and lumbar spine disorders, as well as other conditions including PTSD, erectile dysfunction, headaches, shoulder disorder, diabetes mellitus, and bilateral foot disorder are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and headache disorders due to new evidence received since the last SSOC.

The Board denied service connection for various spinal and joint disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his reported in-service injuries and current symptoms. The claims will be remanded to allow for these evaluations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including cervical disability, low back disability, right knee and left knee disabilities, left ankle and right ankle disabilities, vertigo, and lung/breathing disability. The claims are being remanded due to insufficient competent evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right carpel tunnel syndrome, a back injury, and a cervical spine disability due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for cervical spine disability prior to December 21, 2018 and beginning December 21, 2018 was denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to December 21, 2018 or 30 percent from that date.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder rotator cuff tear and cervical spine degenerative disc disease were denied as the evidence did not show that he met the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for a low back disability. The claims for service connection for cervical spine, right hip, right knee, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetes mellitus, and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to new evidence received since the last final denial.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic low back strain has been granted increased ratings for lumbar radiculopathy of the RLE, LLE, and depression. Service connection is also granted for a cervical spine condition secondary to his service-connected chronic low back strain.