Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's loss of portion of skull, stiffness and loss of motion of cervical spine post laminectomy, and unspecified neurocognitive disorder (UNCD) and unspecified depressive disorder are all granted. The Chiari I malformation and its residuals, including vertigo, remain under review.

The Veteran's neck disability, including cervical spondylosis, was not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.,The Veteran's back disability has been denied as his claim for an increased rating was not supported by a current VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a cervical spine disorder, and the Board dismissed the claim as a result.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for COPD, specifically due to exposure to TCE and bronchitis during service.

The Veteran's urge incontinence is rated at 60 percent from September 11, 2017 to December 9, 2019. A higher rating of over 60 percent for this period is denied. The Veteran's neck disability is rated at 20 percent since August 15, 2011 and 20 percent thereafter. An initial rating of 50 percent for her right upper extremity radiculopathy is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development and because of concerns about the accuracy of a previous VA examiner's opinion. The Veteran is seeking service connection for neck disability, including left upper extremity nerve symptoms.

The Board has denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar osteoarthritis, finding that new and material evidence was not received since the June 2017 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine, right ankle, and left ankle disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations. The case will be returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertensive vascular disease, prostate cancer, cervical spine disorder (arthritis), and PTSD have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and upper extremity radiculopathy were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition is granted as service-connected due to an in-service fall.,A 100 percent rating for unspecified schizophrenia with TBI and polysubstance abuse from May 9, 2011 is granted. The headaches associated with the condition are not separately rated.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for headaches has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show characteristic prostrating attacks averaging one in two months, which is required for a 10% rating under DC 8100. The claims of service connection for lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, groin injury residuals, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to inadequate development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, finding that these conditions are related to his active duty service. The claims were reopened due to new evidence submitted since the last denial.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 20% and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated at 10% and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's Type II Diabetes Mellitus is granted service connection. The cervical spine disability issue is remanded for further action.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of lumbar spine, cervical spine, and psychiatric disabilities as secondary to his service-connected right shoulder injury.

The Board denied service connection for cervical and thoracic spine disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions did not begin during service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings of heart disability, right elbow disability, and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed. The appeal for service connection of a right-hand disability is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, bilateral neuropathy of the legs, and TDIU are being remanded as there is insufficient information regarding his military service in Vietnam.,The Veteran's appeals for chronic sinusitis, cervical spine disability, bilateral arm radiculopathy, and allergic rhinitis are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran's appeal for TDIU prior to January 15, 2020 is being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with other claims that require further development.,,,

The Board denied service connection for cervical neck disorders, right upper extremity disorders, and left upper extremity disorders due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during or were related to active service.