Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded.,No effective date has been assigned as the issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and multiple physical conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from August 14, 2014 to April 5, 2018. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on these findings.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and a right arm disability, finding that the VA examination was inadequate in its analysis of the Veteran's symptoms and their relation to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for reactive depression, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, and gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) have been withdrawn or reopened. The cases are now remanded for further development.,Service connection remains pending for the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the cervical spine condition claim due to a lack of proper notification for a VA examination. The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative disc disease is related to her military service, and a medical opinion is needed to support this conclusion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a recurrent cervical spine condition has been denied as there is no persuasive evidence that the current condition began during active service or is related to an in-service injury or disease.,The claims of entitlement to increased ratings for right lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy, and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy have all been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any current disability is related to service or another service-connected condition.,For the period prior to March 30, 2021, the Veteran's claim for increased rating of left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy has been denied. For the period from March 30, 2021, the Veteran's claim for increased rating of left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy has also been denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a right knee meniscal tear, status post meniscectomy is granted. The issues of service connection for sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, low back disability, and cervical spine disability are remanded.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of April 17, 2012 for the award of a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability and sleep apnea due to insufficient examination opinions. The VA examinations must provide more detailed nexus opinions considering the Veteran's lay statements regarding his symptoms.

The Veteran is entitled to a TDIU from December 16, 2016 due to her service-connected disabilities making it impossible for her to secure and follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, left shoulder, right shoulder, cervical spine arthritis, left ankle, and right ankle disabilities due to the benefit of doubt being afforded to the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraine headaches, low back disability, cervical spine disability, left knee disability, and right ankle disability. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also being remanded due to its inextricability with other issues on appeal.

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine and right shoulder disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diverticulosis, rib disability, cervical spine disability, and right shoulder disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral eye disability and cervical spine disability, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The claim for TDIU was also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck pain and lower back injury due to insufficient evidence in the record, including missing STRs and private treatment records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine and right hip disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease, and that any current disabilities are not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to incomplete compliance with previous directives and because of the inextricably intertwined nature of the cervical spine disability claim.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disability, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and military service or any service-connected disabilities. The Board also found insufficient medical evidence to support a secondary service connection based on his right tibia disability.