Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of her service-connected cervical strain is dismissed. The cases for an initial compensable rating for her abdominal scar and a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for her migraines are remanded.

The Board remands the claims for appropriate VA examinations to determine the current severity of the service-connected disabilities, including an estimate of range of motion lost due to pain and flare-ups.

The Board has denied service connection for multiple shoulder, elbow, neck, and hand disabilities as the evidence does not show any in-service injury or disease that could be linked to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability was granted, effective January 28, 2015. The Board found that relevant service treatment records were added to the file after the February 2015 rating decision and used in the February 2020 rating decision.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy have been granted service connection.,A rating in excess of 20 percent for thoracolumbar spine DDD disability from July 4, 2019 is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and an increased rating for cervical strain due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to address his lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, with specific attention to pain during range of motion testing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and allergic rhinitis due to service connection as secondary to a service-connected right shoulder disability. The VA will provide new medical opinions on these issues.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of various spinal and peripheral neuropathy conditions as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in September 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his cervical and lumbar spine conditions. The claims will be reconsidered after obtaining further medical advice.

The Veteran's cervical strain with muscle spasm is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted.,The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher evaluation is not warranted.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cervical strain and lumbar strain due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA opinions. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss remains denied.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches, but dismissed the appeals related to other conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for ankylosing spondylitis of the cervical spine and lumbar spine, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to environmental factors during active military service. Service connection was also granted for a bilateral hip condition, but this issue is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a right foot disability, left foot disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability, neck disability, sinusitis, and type II diabetes mellitus, to obtain private treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is proximately due to his service-connected lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, thus granting service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of such assistance.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 19, 2022 for SMC and SMC (p) based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is also entitled to a higher rate of SMC benefits at the P-2 level due to additional independent service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, cervical strain, and tinnitus. The diagnoses are based on the Veteran's in-service injuries and post-service medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his disabilities and active service. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if any of his claimed conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for cervical spine condition, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, and anxiety disorder were granted with effective dates of June 26, 2020.,An earlier effective date request for the 70% evaluation for unspecified anxiety disorder was denied.