Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected osteochondritis (claimed as chest pain) is granted a 10 percent disability rating. Service connection for the cervical and lumbar spine disorder, which is not related to his right hip/thigh condition, is denied.

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

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine with spinal stenosis and intervertebral disc syndrome, as well as a cervical spine disability. The conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hip disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability. The issues of service connection for cervical, lumbar, and thoracic spine disorders including ankylosing spondylitis are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. Service connection for PTSD is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a cervical spine disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and tobacco use disorder. The Veteran's testimony suggests that his sleep apnea is related to his mental health condition.,The heart disability issue will be addressed in conjunction with the other claims as they are interrelated.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a cervical spine disability has been dismissed as he requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to a disability rating greater than 10 percent for service-connected degenerative cervical spine spondylosis and disc space narrowing, as well as right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy is secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's neck disability is rated at 20 percent, effective September 15, 2014.,The Veteran's left upper extremity radiculopathy is rated at 40 percent, effective February 3, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder. The claims for sleep apnea and tension headaches as secondary to the cervical spine disorder are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as he failed to attend VA examinations without good cause.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, headaches, liver condition, and bilateral hip radiculopathy. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the remanded lumbar spine claim.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further evaluation of his cervical spine disability and SMC claims due to the inadequacy of a February 2021 VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic headaches, hypertension, and lumbar strain was denied. The Veteran is already in receipt of the maximum schedular ratings for these conditions.,The Veteran's cervical spine fusion with multi-level neural foramina narrowing received a 20 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of his cervical spine disability, right upper extremity neuropathy, lumbar spine disability, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, TDIU, and automobile adaptive equipment benefits due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is granted service connection as it first manifested during active service and was incurred in service. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has not been found to have increased in severity due to service.

The Veteran's hypertension, heart disability, and lumbar spine disability are granted service connection due to herbicide exposure. The right ear hearing loss and cervical spine disability claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for unsteady gait, headaches, and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine due to potential negligence or lack of proper skill in the placement and tightening of a screw during surgery.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability and lumbar spine disability with radiculitis have been granted.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and rash of the neck are not related to his active service. However, he has a diagnosed chronic headache disorder that is considered to be due to his service in Southwest Asia.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical opinions.