Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory disorder (allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis), headache disability, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral shoulder disability, and bilateral knee disability are all granted as service-connected due to exposure to burn pits during his deployment in Southwest Asia. Effective dates will be determined based on the date of receipt of claims.

For the period prior to February 25, 2021, your cervical spine disorder is not severe enough for a higher rating.,From September 10, 2018 to February 24, 2021, you are entitled to a 20% rating for your lumbar degenerative arthritis, spinal stenosis, and IVDS.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for his back condition, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disability related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a cervical spine disability due to insufficient explanation in previous decisions and new evidence regarding the use of a Kevlar helmet during training exercises.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine disorder is secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The case will be returned for further development, including obtaining an adequate medical opinion from a specialist.

The Veteran's cervical spondylosis and right knee degenerative arthritis were denied increased ratings. The Veteran was granted a separate rating for limitation of extension.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, left shoulder disability, and right elbow disability due to incomplete development of records and examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's cervical spine disability and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, as well as its secondary or aggravation by a service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Veteran's neck condition, diagnosed in 2016, is found to be related to service and granted service connection.

The Board has granted entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, PDD, TB residuals, degenerative arthritis, spinal stenosis, and IVDS of the cervical spine.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, including arthritis, was incurred during her period of active duty service between September 2008 and October 2009. The VA examiner found a clear connection between the in-service injury and the current condition.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of increased rating for LUE radiculopathy and service connection claims for left arm carpal tunnel syndrome and cervical spine disability due to incomplete medical records. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to assess his current condition.

The Veteran's right ulnar nerve impingement is granted as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disability. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, cervical spine disability, left middle finger disability, hiatal hernia with GERD, spondylosis of the thoracolumbar spine, and left ankle disability are all granted increased ratings.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran's disability was not shown as chronic in service and did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period. The Board also found no continuity of symptomatology or etiological relationship between the current disability and an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and lumbar spine disability, rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to June 26, 2018. The Board granted TDIU for this period.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining an etiology opinion regarding the Veteran's tinnitus. The remaining issues are also being remanded.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a rating of 50 percent effective June 5, 2023 for right upper extremity radiculopathy.,The Veteran's left upper extremity radiculopathy was granted a rating of 40 percent effective June 5, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a back disability, and a neck disability are being remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 30 percent, effective September 11, 2023.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and cherry hemangioma are granted.,Cherry hemangioma is characterized as a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness of unknown etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, claimed as chronic neck pain is granted. The claims for right and left upper extremity radiculopathy are remanded.