Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine disorder and left elbow disorder, including ulnar neuropathy, due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran's statements about symptoms during service and post-service work as a forklift operator will be considered in forming opinions.

The Veteran's disc bulges, thoracolumbar spine disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to October 16, 2022 and in excess of 20 percent thereafter. The Board finds the evidence does not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's cervical spine spondylosis disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling from April 14, 2011 to June 17, 2021; 20 percent disabling from June 18, 2021 to October 15, 2022; and 30 percent thereafter. The Board finds the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for various conditions, but has remanded these cases due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to his active service, and the claim for service connection is granted. The claim of entitlement to service connection for a headache condition is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including TBI, neck disability, skin condition involving the feet, low back disability, left knee disability, and left ankle disability. The claims are being addressed on the merits due to new evidence received since the previous denials.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine disorders are related to service, granting entitlement to service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen several service connection claims, including for bilateral eye disability, psychiatric disorder, OSA, hypertension, cervical spine, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist disability (CTS), right wrist disability (CTS), left lower extremity disability (residuals of left femur fracture), gout, sinus disability (sinusitis), breathing disability (allergic rhinitis), colon cancer, colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and H. Pylori infection (claimed as stomach disability). These claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's retroactive VA compensation payment for the period of October 1, 2010 to February 28, 2013 was calculated correctly based on his combined evaluation for compensation. The appeal is denied as additional retroactive compensation is not warranted.

The Veteran's appeals for left knee, right ankle, and cervical conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's left, right knee disabilities and cervical spine disability are granted as service connected. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is also granted but the initial rating for his right ear hearing loss remains remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected cervical spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and assessment of functional loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for right wrist, cervical spine, and bilateral hip disabilities due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to inadequate VA opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, bilateral knee, and left hip disabilities. The claims will be reviewed with additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, tinnitus, and major depressive disorder. The cases are now remanded for further development as specified.

The Board has denied service connection for neck and back disabilities, finding no current disability or evidence of a nexus to service. The claim for sleep apnea is remanded due to potential exposure to environmental toxins during service.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed neck and back conditions as there is insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for tinnitus. The Veteran's claims for service connection of left ear hearing loss, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy, and a cervical spine condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for a new medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to service, including his in-service motorcycle accident. The current opinion was inadequate as it relied on speculation.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus. The cases of bilateral hearing loss, chronic headaches, low back pain, lower left and right extremity radiculopathy, and a cervical spine disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has remanded these cases for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for neck and back disabilities have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.