Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including upper and lower back disability, neck disability, left leg disability, right leg disability, bilateral eye disability, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Barrett's esophagus, coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysm, prostate cancer, and thyroid disability. The Board found no current diagnoses for these conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine arthritis, stricture of the rectum and anus, ulcerative colitis with Pouchitis, and hemorrhoids have been granted service connection. The Veteran is now rated at 100% for his stricture of the rectum and anus.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted from January 11, 2008. The Board has remanded the issue of an increased rating for his left ankle disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment due to his severe pain, numbness, and limited mobility.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection of left hip, right hip, and right shoulder disabilities due to new evidence submitted since the last final denial. The claims are now remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her cervical spine disability was denied as her range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Her claim for TDIU was also denied due to her failure to submit requested information and forms.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability, left knee disability, cervicalgia, and migraines with tension headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred in service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was previously rated at 20 percent, and the Board has restored this rating. A higher rating of 30 percent is denied.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for several service-connected conditions are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and treatment records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection of left knee and left foot disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal. The cervical spine disability, headaches (including as a residual of TBI), and PTSD claims are being remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, but has remanded them for further development and examination.

The Veteran's low back strain and cervical spine fusion are not rated higher than the current levels.,The Veteran did not meet criteria for a temporary total rating or SMC based on housebound status.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition is related to an in-service injury, and service connection for this condition is granted. The Veteran's right knee condition requires further examination due to a significant gap in time since the last VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including COPD, neck disability, and back disability, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has remanded the case for referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of current hearing impairment meeting VA criteria.,The Veteran's TBI was evaluated at a 40 percent rating, with an additional 100 percent evaluation for PTSD. The headaches were separately rated at 50 percent effective August 16, 2016.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder and knee disorders, but denied all other service connection claims due to lack of evidence linking current disabilities to service or Gulf War exposure.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeals for service connection for various disorders.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for his cervical spine disability was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection of cervical and lumbar spine disabilities due to insufficient evidence. The VA will need to verify the Veteran's National Guard service, specifically in January 1991, and schedule a VA examination to determine if his current diagnoses are related to his active duty service.