Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU/SMC based on her lumbar and cervical strain disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations.

The Board has reopened the previously denied service connection claims for left foot, cervical spine, and left knee disorders due to new and material evidence. The cases are being remanded for further evaluations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected, effective from the date of receipt of his claim on January 11, 2018.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied due to lack of prior communication indicating intent to file a claim before January 11, 2018.

The Board has remanded several claims for service connection, including those related to lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, skin disorder, sinusitis, GERD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, left shoulder and residuals of a head injury disabilities. However, due to incomplete records from his in-service period, a remand is necessary to obtain VA examinations to determine the etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine disability and remanded the TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including left ear hearing loss, cervical spine disability, right knee disability, left ankle disability, sinusitis, and rhinitis. The matters are being returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder AC joint degenerative joint disease and cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis, effective from September 16, 2006.,A rating of 10 percent was assigned for the Veteran's right ankle strain since July 17, 2015.

The Veteran's cervical strain and left foot condition are granted, but the right hip, right knee, and left knee disabilities remain unresolved. The Board has ordered remand for further examination to determine if these conditions are related to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for a right ankle condition and has remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, left hip, and right hip conditions, as well as plantar fasciitis and blood clot condition (secondary to lumbar spine condition).

The Veteran's initial rating for right hip limitation of flexion is denied as her disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Her initial compensable rating for impairment of the right thigh associated with service-connected right hip disability prior to October 19, 2021, and a rating higher than 10 percent thereafter, is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service-connected cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy.,A retrospective medical opinion is needed to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected right and left upper extremity radiculopathy (and their relation to additional diagnoses of right carpal tunnel syndrome and transverse myelitis).

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and opinions to determine the appropriate ratings for his bilateral plantar fasciitis, DDD of the lumbar spine, hip disabilities, and cervical degenerative joint disease. The effective date claim for service connection remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's back, neck, and right lower extremity disabilities. The rating assigned is 60 percent effective from January 1, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, right knee, and kidney disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,Specifically, the Veteran's current diagnoses were not shown to have been present during his active duty service or within one year post-service.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's hip, spine, and erectile dysfunction disorders. The claims for service connection will be remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for low back and cervical spine conditions due to a lack of consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding symptomatology, continuity of care, and treatment. A new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors in obtaining adequate medical opinions.,All issues related to the Veteran's hearing loss, tinnitus, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine condition, and traumatic brain injury will be addressed.

The Board has decided to remand the service connection claims for lumbar spine, cervical spine, right shoulder, left shoulder, right elbow, and left elbow disorders due to additional studies provided by the Veteran's representative.

Effective dates of October 26, 1978 have been granted for PTSD, TBI, cervical spine disability, right hip disabilities, and migraine headaches. Effective dates prior to February 14, 2011 have not been granted for loss of sense of smell, taste, and erectile dysfunction.