Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is service-connected as a direct result of his active duty service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot numbness and cervical spine disorder as secondary to his service-connected residuals of a left talus fracture.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the current condition is not related to an in-service injury or disease and there is no credible evidence of continuous symptoms since service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for back disability, depression (secondary to a service-connected condition), right hip disability (secondary to a service-connected condition), and neck disability (secondary to a service-connected condition). The Board found that there was no evidence of any current disabilities related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his cervical spine disability and associated upper extremity radiculopathy, as well as his claim for individual unemployability. The issues are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports and procedural errors.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations related to the Veteran's claims for service connection are inadequate and requires further examination by a physician.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation during the period from February 1, 2007 to February 22, 2010. Therefore, a TDIU rating on an extraschedular basis is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his scar of the mid low back is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine and tension headaches, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, sciatic radiculopathy of the left leg, sciatic radiculopathy of the right leg, finger joint pain, left knee condition, and right knee condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded three issues related to service connection for cervical spine condition, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity due to inadequate VA examination opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for metastatic cancer to the liver, colon cancer, skin cancer, and cervical cancer as there is no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a hiatal hernia and remanded the issues of service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) residuals and a neck disability.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability and physical disabilities separately result in her requiring regular aid and attendance from another person, warranting a higher rate of special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to uncertainty regarding her employment status in 2016 and 2017. The Board requests additional information from the employer Binder & Binder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions were denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen the claims, and the current diagnoses are not related to his active duty service.

The Board denied service connection for various spinal, hip, and knee conditions, finding that the current disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting left knee surgery and surgical scar did not become aggravated by service, and therefore, cannot be granted service connection for this condition.,There is no persuasive evidence to support a finding that any of the Veteran's disabilities (left knee disability, cervical spine disability, or lumbar spine disability) had their onset during active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder osteoarthritis, cervical segmental dysfunction (neck pain), and compression fracture of L1. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and cervical spine disorder due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining National Guard treatment records and VA medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities. The claims are not currently decided.

The Veteran's cervical spine IVDS is rated at 30 percent for the entire appeal period.,A 20 percent rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy effective May 20, 2021, was granted.