Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,A total disability based upon individual unemployability is also being remanded.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 30 percent, effective December 30, 2015. The Board denied increased ratings for the period prior to that date and granted TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for various knee, spine, hip, and foot disabilities. The AOJ will be asked to verify the Veteran's stressors related to classified operations and obtain addendum opinions from VA clinicians.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding private treatment records and a need for clarification regarding the appellant's claimed cervical radiculopathy, headaches, and tinnitus. The issues of service connection remain pending.

The Board has granted service connection for thoracic and cervical spine disorders, finding that the evidence is at least balanced as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities. The issues include service connection for neurological, genitourinary, and skin conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating. The cervical spine and lumbar spine disability claims are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period from January 5, 2007, to February 28, 2007, is dismissed as moot due to the assignment of a combined 100 percent evaluation and SMC at the rate under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine condition and diabetic foot disorder, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was rated as 10 percent prior to September 25, 2014; 20 percent from September 25, 2014 to April 6, 2016; and 30 percent thereafter. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted for any period.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for cervical spondylosis has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's right knee and left knee chondromalacia were not found to meet the criteria for a rating greater than 10 percent.,The Veteran's right shoulder disorder with post-operative residuals was not found to meet the criteria for a rating greater than 20 percent.

The Veteran's DDD of the cervical spine, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted increased ratings. SMC at the housebound rate has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for back, neck, bilateral shoulder, and asthma disabilities due to inadequate VA examinations. The claims are inextricably intertwined with her other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for seasonal allergic rhinitis and cervical dysplasia have been granted. The Veteran is also awarded a 10% disability rating for her appendectomy scar, effective July 11, 2022.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU prior to October 10, 2018 due to a lack of evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine, right hip, and heart disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and cervical spine disorder due to additional development being required. The Veteran's service records do not show any pre-existing conditions or injuries related to his current disorders.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and to determine if they are related to his military service. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities have been denied higher ratings due to lack of evidence showing unfavorable ankylosis.,Higher ratings for the upper and lower extremity radiculopathies are also remanded.