Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied reopening the claim for service connection of neck disability with degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and has denied a rating in excess of 40 percent for low back disability and IVDS. The issue of secondary service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran has a sleep disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, that are related to his service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and bilateral knee disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Veteran's chronic headache disability has been granted an initial 50 percent rating, effective from the date of her claim. The appeal for service connection for neck and low back disabilities was withdrawn.

The Veteran's service-connected cervical strain and lumbar strain have been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome in both knees has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected medial tibial stress syndrome in both legs has been remanded for additional examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran's service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been remanded for an examination to determine whether he currently has a disability within the meaning of VA regulation.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a bilateral eye condition has been remanded for an examination to determine whether any diagnosed conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active service.,The Veteran's service connection claims for left shoulder, left hand, right hip, right thigh, bilateral ankle, bilateral foot, and bilateral toe disabilities have been remanded for examinations to assess the current severity of his disabilities.

Service connection for right shoulder strain and degenerative arthritis is granted.,Initial ratings of 10 percent, but no higher, for right knee osteoarthritis with limitation of flexion are granted.,Initial ratings of 20 percent, but no higher, for right knee osteoarthritis with limitation of extension are granted.,TDIU from March 14, 2017 is granted.,TDIU prior to March 14, 2017 on an extraschedular basis under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection of various disabilities, including lumbar spine, cervical spine, left lower extremity, headache disorder, and upper extremity disabilities. The missing records from his military service, as well as recent treatment records, need to be obtained.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability and neurological disorder of the upper extremities, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the disabilities and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for her cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities were denied. The left shoulder disability claim was denied as there is no evidence of a distinct condition separate from the already service-connected cervical spine and left upper extremity radiculopathy. For the cervical spine, the 20 percent rating was granted effective March 20, 2014, but not prior to that date. The lumbar spine disability claim resulted in a remand for further development.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, diagnosed as cervical spondylosis and degenerative disc disease, is granted service connection. The Veteran's headache condition remains in dispute and requires further medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding the Veteran's current disabilities, as well as his in-service exposures.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder, and the effective date prior to January 13, 2011, for service connection of major depressive disorder, have been dismissed. Appeals regarding CUE in January 2012 rating decisions granting service connection for various disabilities were also dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for cervical spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder disorders due to insufficient development in the previous decisions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of TBI has been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues regarding service connection for a cervical spine injury and radiculopathy of the upper extremities, as these claims require further development.

The Veteran's left and right upper extremity neuropathy are granted with initial ratings of 30% and 40%, respectively, effective April 13, 2010. The cervical spine disability is remanded for further examination to determine the appropriate rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of January 27, 2011, and an effective date for the TDIU award was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluation due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Board denied service connection for lumbar spine disorder, bilateral ankle disorder, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, and cervical spine disorder. The appeal is remanded to obtain a VA examination for the Veteran's currently present bilateral foot disorder.