Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities have been rated as 10 percent each, but the VA examiners found that both conditions do not warrant a higher rating based on their current functional limitations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for neck disability, finding that his current neck disability was not incurred or aggravated in service and may not be presumed to be service-connected.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied both his claim for service connection and his request for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims due to conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current lumbar and cervical spine disorders are related to his active service, specifically an in-service motor vehicle accident. The case is now pending for further examination and opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for spondylosis of the cervical and lumbar spine, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current disability and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for seasonal allergic rhinitis and a cervical spine/neck disorder. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, wide spread joint pain, right foot, left foot, right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, right shoulder disorder, herpes simplex virus II (HSV-2), facial and chest pityriasis alba rash, degenerative joint disease of the acromioclavicular joint of the left shoulder, and hypertension with headaches have been granted. The Veteran is assigned a 10% rating for his service-connected HSV-2.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and migraine headaches are found to be related to service, with the VA examiner providing a positive nexus opinion in favor of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 is being remanded due to new evidence submitted after the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The case will be readjudicated and a new SSOC issued, with consideration given to all received evidence.

The Board found that there is no evidence linking the Veteran's cervical spine disorder to his active duty service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current level of disability due to his service-connected cervical spine strain.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spondylosis, claimed as nerve damage to the neck and extremities, is being remanded due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his cervical spine disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, and lumbar spine disability. The claims are also inextricably intertwined with his claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding his employability despite having service-connected disabilities. The case is being returned for an updated VA examination and consideration of factors such as education, work experience, and the impact of service-connected conditions on employment.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea effective June 1, 2005. The issue of entitlement to TDIU prior to August 30, 2012 is remanded due to inadequate opinions regarding the combined effect of all service-connected disabilities on employability.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being remanded for a medical opinion to determine if it is related to his service-connected left hemiparesis of the upper and lower extremity, and whether it was aggravated by that condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability and chronic headaches has been granted. The Board found that the evidence is sufficient to reopen his claims, and that his current conditions are related to his active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, respiratory disorders (to include bronchial asthma and sarcoidosis), lumbar arthritis with disc disease, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and TDIU were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.