Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's skin, neck, back, right knee, and left knee disabilities were not found to be related to his active service.,There is no current evidence of a back disability or bilateral knee disability.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence was not received to readjudicate the claim of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability. The May 2019 rating decision denying this claim is considered binding, as it did not apply the correct procedural requirements.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a cervical spine condition, finding no evidence linking it to his military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical fracture/sprain should be remanded due to the VA's failure to obtain all relevant community care program records from Dr. S.H.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine DDD, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claims for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and right lower extremity sciatica have been dismissed as the Veteran has not appealed the effective date or rating assigned. The claim for thyroid cancer is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disability, left upper extremity (claimed as left shoulder) disability, headache disability/migraines, and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's disabilities were not found to be related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in the October 2021 rating decision and the need for updated court findings. The Veteran's disability claims are also being reviewed.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a left ankle condition, cervical spine DJD (neck condition), and an increase rating for right ankle disability due to new evidence received since the March 2016 rating decision.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been granted by the agency of original jurisdiction. The claims for other conditions have been remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection and rating for various disabilities. The Veteran's claims are pending further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,The Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and higher ratings for cervical spine and lumbosacral spine arthritis are remanded.

The Board has determined that there is at least a 50% chance (equipoise) that the Veteran's cervical spine and back disorders are related to his military service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for cervical spine degenerative joint disease was dismissed. The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the OSA had its onset in service.

The appeal is dismissed for the increased rating claims of right knee osteoarthritis, migraine headaches, status post fracture of the right ankle, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine osteoarthritis, right foot radiculopathy, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The appeals are remanded for further action on the remaining issues.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including ratings for radiculopathy of the lower extremities and degenerative arthritis with scoliosis of the thoracolumbar spine. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence or releases for any outstanding VA records.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a neck condition due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset and etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment prior to February 29, 2012.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for degenerative arthritis of the thoracic spine and cervicalgia have been withdrawn, resulting in their dismissal.