Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were generally granted, with some issues remanded. The Veteran was awarded a TDIU based on his cervical spine disability.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim for HIV. The claims of service connection for neck, low back, right knee, left knee, and left shoulder disabilities have been remanded due to new and material evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the issues of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine degenerative joint disease prior to September 26, 2013; entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for right upper extremity radiculopathy; entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy; and entitlement to a TDIU prior to September 26, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to potential Gulf War exposure, and a new VA examination is needed to determine if his symptoms are related to active service.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity is currently rated at 10 percent, but a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's degenerative joint and disc disease of the cervical spine is currently rated at 10 percent, and no higher rating is warranted.,The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is currently rated at 10 percent, and no higher rating is warranted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's service connection claims for skin condition, cervical spine disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The cervical spine and bilateral knee disabilities are remanded due to inadequate opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, including as secondary to service-connected migraine headaches. The VA examinations provided were deemed inadequate due to a lack of review of relevant medical records and incomplete physical examination.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain and degenerative joint disease, lumbar strain and degenerative joint disease, right hip bursitis, and lower extremity sciatica as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's active service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for his cervical and lumbar spine disabilities have been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal in October 2019.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD due to the lack of a current diagnosis. Service connection is remanded for cervical spine and headache disabilities.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examinations and consideration of service connection claims due to lack of recent evaluations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, a rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain disability, TDIU, and SMC based on aid and attendance due to issues with the VA examinations and incomplete medical records.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's chronic lumbar strain and residual scar associated with removal of basal cell skin cancer, nose are service connected. The cervical spine disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

Your appeals for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed because you withdrew your appeal under the legacy system by opting into the modernized review system.

The Veteran's chronic cervical strain and upper extremity radiculopathy were evaluated, with the Board finding that a higher rating was warranted for his cervical strain but not for his radiculopathies. The issues of increased ratings for these conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions regarding his service-connected conditions and other issues on appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for flat feet, neck disability, left arm disability, right leg shin splints, and left leg shin splints due to a lack of substantial compliance with prior remands.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, as his combined rating is only 40% and the functional impact of his conditions does not warrant a TDIU.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss. The rating for cervical intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and the service connection for sleep apnea are both remanded due to missing medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability and right shoulder osteoarthritis, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.