Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's cervical spine disability and has remanded the issue of entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The appeal is currently pending.

The Board denied service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, as well as other conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine degenerative arthritis of C3-4, left ear hearing loss, and left shoulder subacromial bursitis are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, lower back, right hip, and right ankle conditions due to secondary service connection. The VA examiners did not adequately address whether these conditions were aggravated by his service-connected left hip and left ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's disability evaluation for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is being remanded due to evidence suggesting worsening of her condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to his claim for residuals of nerve damage to the head, and therefore service connection is denied. The cervical spine and bilateral shoulder disabilities are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. Sleep apnea remains under review.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to assess the severity of his left shoulder condition and determine if he meets the schedular requirements for individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disorder, low back disorder, and cervical disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and tinnitus have been reopened. The Board found new evidence that supports the claim of tinnitus having onset during active service and is related to a service-connected TBI.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is not about service connection at all, but rather about rating decisions and remands for additional examinations or evidence. The appeals are related to his headaches, PTSD, right wrist overuse syndrome, left wrist overuse syndrome, and central serous retinopathy with diplopia.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain is being remanded due to the need for a more comprehensive examination.

The Board denied service connection for thoracic and cervical spine disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his military service.

Service connection for a lumbar spine herniated disc disability is granted. The appeal seeking service connection for left Achilles tendonitis is dismissed. From April 21, 2010, a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted. Issues related to increased ratings and secondary service connection are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for left carpal tunnel syndrome, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with intervertebral disc syndrome, PTSD, and TDIU are being remanded due to incomplete VA opinions and need for further examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a cervical spine disability, including progressive degenerative changes with C1-C2 instability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted, and his § 1151 claim for cervical spine degenerative arthritis is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in the September 2018 VA examiner's opinion regarding whether the Veteran’s cervical spine disorder is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to incomplete information from the Veteran regarding her private treatment records. The RO is instructed to attempt to obtain updated contact information and any missing medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar radiculopathy of the lower extremities bilaterally, hip arthralgia bilaterally, cervical spine degenerative joint disease, torn meniscus of the knees bilaterally, cervical radiculopathy of the upper extremities bilaterally, and thoracolumbar spine degenerative joint disease were denied as they are not earlier than May 10, 2011.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine disability, urinary incontinence, residuals of a TBI, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy, to include as due to a service connected disability, and total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service connected disabilities. Additional development is required including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling VA examinations.