Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for right hip disability, arthritis of the right shoulder, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine post fusion, and right inguinal hernia. Service connection was denied for a respiratory disability due to herbicide agent exposure.

The claim for a higher rating for cervical spine degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis and strain prior to March 5, 2018, and starting from June 1, 2018 is denied. The claim of entitlement to a higher rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy associated with cervical spine degenerative disc disease is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis with degenerative changes, lumbar hypertrophic osteoarthritis, right knee disability, and left knee disability. The Veteran's service-connected erectile dysfunction associated with PTSD, SMC for loss of use of a creative organ, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities are also remanded.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, erectile dysfunction associated with PTSD, and SMC for loss of use of a creative organ. The Veteran's TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is also remanded.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction associated with PTSD, earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for erectile dysfunction associated with PTSD, and earlier effective date for SMC for loss of use of a creative organ. The Veteran's TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is also remanded.

The Veteran's request to reopen the issue of entitlement to service connection for low back disability is granted. The claim for service connection for multiple sclerosis and cervical spondylosis is remanded due to inadequate VA examination opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to appear for VA examinations. The Veteran will need to undergo new examinations and obtain certain records.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, cervical spine disability, and lumbar spine disability due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the disabilities and military service.,Service connection was not granted as there is no direct evidence linking the Veteran's current disabilities to his active duty.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities did not occur during service, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The post-service medical records indicate that his current back and neck problems are related to work-related injuries.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current back disabilities are related to his service-connected costochondritis of the right ribs.

The Board has remanded three issues related to service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as a disability manifested by numbness of the hands. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further development including new examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and neck disability need further examination and clarification. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the onset of these conditions during service or their relationship to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis is granted service connection. The Board also granted service connection for a cervical spine condition, left hip arthritis (secondary to lumbar spine degenerative disc disease), and obstructive sleep apnea. Service connection was denied for the remaining conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection has been dismissed as he withdrew his claims. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disorders is granted.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, right ankle disability, and erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his cervical spine disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to November 28, 2017 and a rating in excess of 30 percent beginning November 28, 2017.

The Veteran's rating for DDD of the cervical spine was reduced from 30 percent to 10 percent, effective August 1, 2016. The Board has determined that this reduction was improper and has restored the original 30 percent rating.

The Board denied reopening the claim of service connection for a cervical spine disability and denied an effective date prior to February 3, 2014, for the grant of a 10 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's tension headaches are currently evaluated as noncompensable, and the Board denied entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for service-connected tension headaches. The Veteran was also denied TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities not rendering him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma and denied her claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his cervical spine disability, bilateral upper extremity neurological disabilities, lower back disability, and TDIU.