Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a new orthopedic examination.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical evidence and to provide the Veteran with an appropriate VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board has granted service connection for right ulnar nerve neuropathy, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service symptoms. Service connection was denied for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease.

The Board denied all the issues on appeal, including entitlement to increased ratings for various service-connected disabilities and an earlier effective date for service connection of a depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of TDIU was granted, with the effective date set at May 14, 2010. The Veteran had been service connected for various conditions including PTSD and multiple musculoskeletal issues since April 25, 2008.

The Veteran's death is being reviewed to determine if it was caused by VA care or treatment, and whether the cause of his death was reasonably foreseeable. The case is being remanded for further review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate evidence and need for further development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran died of a myocardial infarction. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities did not cause, hasten, or substantially contribute to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, but denied service connection for lumbar spine and right knee disabilities.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and left ankle sprain with DJD are being remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, tinnitus, and cervical spine strain claims are also being remanded.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder with neurological manifestations and hypertension claim are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of his cervical spine disorder.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent since July 12, 2013. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted prior to January 20, 2011, and denied the claim for an increased rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU were granted, resulting in additional compensation benefits. The appellant is seeking attorney fees based on these grants but has not filed a notice of disagreement (NOD) as required by the regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of December 3, 2004 for his TDIU due to CUE in a May 2011 rating decision. The Veteran did not meet the criteria for TDIU prior to December 3, 2004.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected cervical spine arthritis and upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine has not met the criteria for a higher disability rating, as it does not result in forward flexion of the cervical spine to 15 degrees or less.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disorders is being remanded due to the introduction of a new issue (obesity) and inextricability with the existing issues. The AOJ should adjudicate both claims before making a final determination.

The Veteran's claims were denied, with the exception of his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The remaining claims were either not granted or are pending further review.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities, cervical spine disability (claimed as neck disability), and lumbar spine disability were denied. The Board found that the claimed conditions are not related to service.