Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot condition, low back condition, cervical spondylosis, and schizoaffective disorder have been reopened. The claim for the right foot condition is denied, while the claims for the low back condition, cervical spondylosis, and schizoaffective disorder are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot condition, low back condition, cervical spondylosis, and schizoaffective disorder have been reopened. The claim for the right foot condition is denied, while the claims for the low back condition, cervical spondylosis, and schizoaffective disorder are remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of migraines, cervical spine disability, PTSD, lumbar spine disability, bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, GERD, allergic rhinitis, tinnitus, and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).

The Veteran was awarded SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance from January 14, 2004, to January 28, 2011. The Board found that he met the requirements for this benefit due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing current disability.,The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical strain with cervical spine degenerative disc disease, as the VA examination report did not adequately address functional impairment during flare-ups and repetitive use over time.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Appellant's service connection claims, including back disability, right knee disability, bilateral sciatica, neck disability, chronic headache disorder, and associated conditions. The decision also includes a request for additional medical records and examination.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with its May 2022 remand directives and thus the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and cervical strain are being remanded again.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations conducted in March 2021 did not consider all relevant service treatment records, and thus requires additional addenda to those examinations. The appeal is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for left and right carpal tunnel syndrome has been withdrawn.,For the period prior to June 19, 2017, his cervical spine disability is not shown to meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent, effective February 5, 2022. The rating for LUE radiculopathy remains unchanged.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for further examinations to clarify the relationship between the Veteran's cervical polyps and her claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to an in-service injury. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative changes of the cervical spine, right knee disability (instability and limitation of motion), right shoulder disability, left knee disability (painful motion), and ulcer, prevent him from maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his occupational experience.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine disability was dismissed due to the Veteran's representative requesting withdrawal.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, with the Board finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether it is related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding medical records and additional opinions are needed.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his low back, neck, left shoulder, bilateral knee, and bilateral foot conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent, but the Board denied a higher rating as his range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for her service-connected lumbar strain, cervical strain, dermatitis, and headaches due to incomplete examinations and lack of recent treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected low back and cervical spine disabilities due to incomplete medical records and insufficient examination findings regarding the severity of the conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the failure of the Veteran to report for scheduled examinations. The Board will attempt to verify his current whereabouts and contact information, and schedule another examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, left upper extremity neurological symptoms, right upper extremity neurological symptoms, residuals of a TBI (including vertigo and headaches), and finger disability. The claim for service connection for a finger disability is remanded.