Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis, left hip disability, cervical spine disability, and low back degenerative disc disease have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals for these issues prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including neck disability, left knee and right knee disabilities, chronic fatigue, sleep disorder, headaches, left arm and leg disabilities. The severance of service connection for fractured teeth #15 and #17 is also being addressed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a bilateral eye disability due to disease or injury in service.,The evidence does not show a diagnosis of tinnitus during service or for many years thereafter, and is unrelated to active military service.

The Veteran's increased ratings for low back strain and cervical neck strain have been denied as the evidence does not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar or cervical spine to 30 degrees or less, nor favorable ankylosis.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, and cervical spine disabilities due to lack of evidence supporting the Veteran's claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and anxiety, were denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim.

The Board has found that the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorder is not related to service, and the claims for right and left elbow disorders and shoulder disorders are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded several claims for increased ratings and service connection, including those related to the Veteran's bilateral shoulder, elbow, cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, hip, knee, ankle disorders, sinusitis, TBI, tension headaches, PTSD, and TDIU.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding all claims, including cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, asthma and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The claim for an initial rating greater than 40 percent for left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete records and the need for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including peripheral neuropathy of various extremities and psychiatric conditions. The claims for increased ratings are also being remanded.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent, and he has been granted a total rating based on individual unemployability since January 1, 2014.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and sleep apnea are not service connected, with the exception of a granted increased rating for PTSD. The claims for secondary service connection were denied.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and sleep apnea are not service connected, with the exception of a granted increased rating for PTSD. The claims for secondary service connection were denied.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected right knee condition. The appeal for a right leg disorder, increased ratings for the right and left knees, and an increase in shoulder scars are dismissed.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was not rated higher than 10 percent prior to February 9, 2016 and was not rated higher than 30 percent after that date.,Prior to October 27, 2014, the Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not warrant a compensable rating. Beginning October 27, 2014, and prior to February 9, 2016, he was granted a 20 percent rating for this condition.,Beginning February 9, 2016, the Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not warrant a higher than 40 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have been denied.,The Veteran's applications to reopen the previously denied claims for diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps, vision disability, hemorrhoids, thyroid disability, laryngitis, tachycardia, migraine, respiratory disorder (bronchial asthma), and a fatty liver and liver cysts have all been denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,The Veteran's applications to reopen the previously denied claims for gastritis, reflux, duodenitis and/or diverticulitis, hiatal hernia, cervical disability, bilateral hand disability, bilateral leg disability, back disability (claimed as radiation of pain to the back and right side of body), left shoulder disability, vesicular disorder of the bilateral leg, gallbladder disability have all been granted due to new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient response in the addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's back and cervical spine conditions are post-traumatic reactions from his 1983 motor vehicle accident.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, headache disorder, and sleep apnea. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.