Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine strain and lumbosacral strain, effective February 8, 1990. The radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities is also service connected as secondary to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for neck, back, and left ankle disabilities due to a lack of adequate direct service connection nexus opinions. The Veteran is advised that additional evidence may be considered on remand.

Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is denied as there was no chronic condition in service, and it did not manifest to a compensable degree within a presumptive period.,Service connection for headaches is denied as they are not related to an in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's current headache disability began after separation from service.,Service connection for urethritis is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Veteran has not provided any medical opinion linking it to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability and neck disability, effective February 6, 1996, based on clear and unmistakable error in previous rating decisions.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms are rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds no higher rating is warranted. Service connection for a right knee disability and neck disability is denied due to lack of current diagnosis or evidence of in-service injury. The low back disability claim is remanded for an addendum opinion.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, but denied housebound status and TBI-based SMC.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine disorder, Meniere's disease, vertigo, right foot disability, and left foot disability. The Board found no current disabilities related to the conditions claimed or diagnosed during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar and cervical spine due to an inadequate VA examination. The case will be returned for further evaluation.

The Veteran's cervical strain and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine are not service-connected, while his bilateral groin scars remain under review.,The Veteran's initial rating for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. His bilateral groin scars are also under review for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and shoulder disabilities, as well as a lumbar spine and cervical spine disability. The case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for a back disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and sleep apnea are all denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.,Service connection is not granted for left hip arthritis, right hip arthritis, or cervical spine injury residuals as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's August 2019 VA Form 9 as a valid notice of disagreement to the August 2018, September 2018, January 2019, and March 2019 rating decisions due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for residuals of cervical spine surgery, cervical canal stenosis, and cervical spine fusion is granted due to the presence of additional disability caused by VA treatment without proper informed consent.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck condition, diagnosed as cervical spine spondylosis and degenerative disc disease, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service and have continued since.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and cervical strain, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active military service due to carrying heavy equipment during patrols in Iraq or training ruck marches.

The appeal seeking service connection for left knee pain, joint pains, and headaches is dismissed.,The cervical spine disability (claimed as neck injury), bilateral elbow pain, and psychiatric disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for low back/thoracolumbar spine condition and neck (claimed as musculoskeletal/neck/upper back/cervical spine) have been dismissed as moot because the conditions were granted in a September 2023 rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, bilateral hip, and right big toe conditions as these disabilities are found to be etiologically related to his active-duty service.

The appeal for service connection for a neck condition, including claims of neck rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis of the cervical spine, is dismissed.

The Veteran's cervical strain, with associated radiculopathy of the right and left upper extremities, is granted effective from September 26, 2012. The Veteran also receives a disability rating of 20 percent for his cervical strain prior to October 12, 2020.