Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of favorable ankylosis or forward flexion less than 15 degrees, and thus, no increased rating was granted. Service connection for sleep disorder and acquired psychiatric disorders (including major depressive disorder) are remanded due to lack of current diagnoses. Service connection for low back pain is also remanded. The Veteran's alcohol use disorder claim is remanded as well.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection of cervical spine loss of disc space height and degenerative disc disease with arthritis (claimed as osteoporosis).

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, low back disability, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, diabetes mellitus type II, neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and glaucoma.,Service connection was not granted for any of these conditions as there is no evidence showing they began during or are otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and disc disease, cervical strain, radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and tinnitus, preclude him from following a substantially gainful occupation for which his education and occupational experience would otherwise qualify him. The Board granted entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis pursuant to 38 C.F.R. � 4.16(b).

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for psychiatric disabilities, a back disability, and a neck disability. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or chronic condition and that any current disability is not related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his cervical strain and radiculopathy of the upper extremities have been denied. He is currently receiving a 20% rating for his cervical strain, and 30% and 40% ratings for his left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, respectively.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and neck disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 10 percent prior to June 19, 2017. Since then, a 30 percent rating is granted effective from that date.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine condition, sciatic nerve radiculopathy (both lower extremities), bilateral lumbosacral disorder, and migraines. The claims of service connection for PTSD, depression and anxiety, and sleep disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's cervical strain and right shoulder impairment have been granted service connection.,An effective date of January 24, 2013, has been assigned for the grant of service connection for pes planus.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability due to lack of current diagnosis and no objective findings.

The Board has revised the July 20, 2009 rating decision to grant service connection for right and left hip disorders, as well as cervical strain and left shoulder strain. Effective March 16, 2009, which is when VA received the original claim.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims related to his cervical strain, umbilical hernia, hepatitis C, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's deviated nasal septum, right wrist disorder, and umbilical hernia appeals were withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability due to incomplete compliance with previous remand instructions. The VA needs to obtain her complete service treatment records and VA medical treatment records, including those from specific time periods.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include lumbar spine, cervical spine, nosebleeds, and multiple myeloma disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and a lumbar spine disability with radiating pain (lower extremity sciatica). Service connection is also remanded for left hip and right hip disabilities.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a 20 percent evaluation effective January 23, 2008. The rating is based on the severity of his symptoms and the need for treatment.

The Board has denied service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities as secondary to bilateral knee disabilities, and for bilateral hearing loss. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service or any service-connected disability.