Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has decided that the Veteran's cervical spine disability did not have its clinical onset during service or within one year of his discharge, and is therefore denied. The issue of peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities is remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was denied increased ratings prior to March 30, 2009 and since March 30, 2009.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his chronic thoracolumbar spine condition and cervical spine strain was denied. However, the Veteran received a grant of a 50% disability rating as of October 16, 2020 for his chronic thoracolumbar spine condition. His TDIU claim from November 11, 2018 to January 22, 2021 was also granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for the claims of neck, right shoulder, left thumb, and middle finger laceration disorders. The low back disorder claim was also dismissed.,The Veteran's hearing loss disability is not service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for cervical and thoracic spine disabilities have been granted, so the issues are dismissed as moot.,The Veteran's lung disability (sarcoidosis with lung calcification and granuloma) and kidney cysts claims require additional medical opinions to determine if they are related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for a left shoulder nerve condition and remanded the issue of service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability. The Veteran's current conditions are not shown to be related to his service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, left knee disability, and right knee disability were all denied increased ratings.,Specifically, the cervical spine disability was not rated higher than 10 percent, the left upper extremity radiculopathy was not rated higher than 30 percent, the left knee disability was not rated higher than 10 percent, and the right knee disability was not rated higher than 10 percent.,The Veteran's claims were denied as they did not meet the criteria for increased ratings under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was added to the record and remands several issues for further review, including service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right eye disability, left eye disability, cervical spine disability, right ankle disability, and erectile dysfunction. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with these service connection issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient reasons for its decision. The Veteran's neck disability is being reviewed again with a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine disability, finding that it is related to injuries sustained during active service.

The Board has determined that substantial compliance with the August 2021 remand directives has not been achieved, and therefore, the claims for service connection are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cervical spine, thoracic spine, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities due to a lack of an adequate examination addressing the Veteran's in-service injuries.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to a lack of VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions, including dental condition, sinusitis, hand and wrist disabilities, foot conditions, lumbar spine condition, cervical spine condition. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a cervical spine condition, hypertension, and a headache condition. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings and service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence not previously considered by the AOJ.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disability is being reopened due to new and material evidence.,Service connection for the neck disability was previously denied, but an effective date prior to December 5, 2013, is not granted as no claims were filed before that date.,Claims for left upper extremity radiculopathy and right upper extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to lack of evidence showing they were part of the original neck disability claim.,The Veteran's COPD claim remains pending with additional development needed.

The Veteran's claims for additional disability caused by VA medical care related to his left arm and hand condition, as well as his neck or cervical spine condition, were denied. The Board found that the surgery did not result in additional disability.