Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability, residuals of left knee injury, and residuals of right knee contusion due to new evidence submitted since the last final rating decision. The claims are now pending before the RO.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher evaluation is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is required to protect her from hazards or dangers incident to her daily environment. As a result, the Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's request to reopen the issues of service connection for back and neck disabilities is granted. The cases are REMANDED for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new and adequate evidence being required, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is granted as service-connected. The Board found the evidence sufficient to establish a link between his in-service vehicle accident and his current cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's back disability, neck disability, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy have been granted service connection.,An effective date earlier than July 24, 2017 for the increased 50 percent evaluation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has not been met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA examinations and conflicting opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been granted, including degenerative disc disease of the cervical and lumbar spine, arthritis in both knees, radiculopathy affecting both upper extremities, right ear hearing loss, migraine headaches, depressive disorder, and erectile dysfunction.,Service connection is established for all claimed conditions due to their direct link to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that it is not secondary to his service-connected bilateral shoulder disabilities and is otherwise unrelated to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, but has remanded the issue of service connection for a low back disability due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are granted as service connected, with the onset occurring during active duty for training (ACDUTRA). The Board found that there was sufficient evidence to support the claim of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for various spine and nerve disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to these conditions. The evidence supports a finding that these disabilities are related to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since July 1, 2011. The Board granted TDIU effective that date.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine began during service and is related to his in-service neck strain. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to assess the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss, as well as the nature and etiology of his low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, lower extremity radiculopathy, and skin disorder.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative changes of the spine, lumbar and cervical due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and readjudication due to issues related to the severity of the Veteran's cervical spine disability prior to January 8, 2020, and his associated bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy prior to January 2, 2019. The claims are also remanded for consideration of an earlier effective date for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings and effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.