Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and dental disability due to lack of VA examination, incomplete medical records, and need for SSA records.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right leg radiculopathy disabilities are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's right knee disability is granted as service-connected. The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted at a 30 percent rating effective November 4, 2021.

The Veteran's service connection claims for spondylosis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, memory loss, and insomnia are granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic headaches is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service. The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is also remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral knee disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and cervical spine disorder due to incomplete records and untranslated documents.

The Veteran's neck disability is rated at 40 percent, which includes the rating for moderate incomplete paralysis of the right and left upper extremities. The claim for increased ratings for left knee degenerative arthritis and instability are denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, which includes major depressive disorder and a cervical spine disorder, is rated at 70 percent from January 31, 2013. The left knee chondromalacia, right knee instability, and cervical spine disorders are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial, compensable rating for hydrocele, status post left orchiectomy has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim during a Board hearing. The remaining issues on appeal have been remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional VA examinations and to obtain outstanding VA treatment records. The issues of initial increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, cervical spine strain, limitation of flexion due to right hip trochanteric pain syndrome, limitation of flexion due to left hip trochanteric pain syndrome, impairment of the thigh due to right hip trochanteric pain syndrome, and impairment of the thigh due to left hip trochanteric pain syndrome are remanded. The issue of TDIU is also remanded.

The claims have been reopened, but further examination and evidence are needed to determine the nature and etiology of various disabilities.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and attempting to obtain records from identified providers. The Veteran's claims are currently pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to difficulties in contacting him and obtaining necessary medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and thoracic spine disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of significant trauma in the August 2003 automobile accident or any link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for asthma has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,The claims for bilateral pes planus and left ankle disorder have also been dismissed due to withdrawal by the Veteran.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition was granted a disability rating of 20 percent prior to June 20, 2017 and increased to 30 percent from June 20, 2017 to October 22, 2019. The appeal for higher ratings is denied after that date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, thus the claim for TDIU is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a right knee disability, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not related to his military service or VA treatment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine and low back disabilities, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.,Service connection was not granted as the Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a link between his current conditions and his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted with effective dates of December 29, 2014.,These decisions are based on the Veteran filing her claims electronically in the VA eBenefits system prior to submitting a formal claim.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the eligibility criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment under VA regulations.

The Veteran's tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability are currently rated as noncompensable. The cervical spine, bilateral hip, shoulder, hand, foot, lumbar spine, and left knee disabilities have not been service connected.,The Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's current cervical spine, bilateral hip, shoulder, hand, foot, lumbar spine, and left knee disabilities are related to his INACDUTRA or aggravated by a preexisting right knee disability.