Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, PTSD, tension headaches, cervical spine degenerative joint disease and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since August 26, 2010. The Board has granted TDIU effective from that date.

The Veteran's cervical spine IVDS with degenerative arthritis is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher initial rating of 30 percent is warranted. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for left upper extremity radiculopathy and service connection for right upper extremity atrophy as secondary to service-connected disabilities are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability was incurred during service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's cervical strain was granted a rating of 30 percent, effective the date of the reduction (January 31, 2018), and his previous reduced rating is vacated.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for right and left foot disabilities is granted. The claims for cervical spine disability are remanded.

The Board has determined that VA examinations are necessary to determine the etiology of the appellant's claimed right arm disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and bilateral shin splints. The claims for service connection are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a cervical spine disability due to an inadequate opinion and potential Reserve service records not being fully associated with the file. The case will be reviewed again, including obtaining additional Reserve service records and providing a new medical opinion considering the Veteran's in-service injury.

The Veteran's neck disability, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis, is granted service connection. The claims for uterine fibroids and hysterectomy are remanded.

The Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disorders were denied increased ratings prior to September 22, 2015. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine condition and memory loss, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions.,Specifically, the Board determined there was not enough evidence to support a link between the Veteran's current cervical spine disability and his active-duty service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is granted, but not related to service.,The Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities are denied as not related to service.

Service connection is granted for lumbar and cervical spine conditions.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been withdrawn.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudicative action due to inadequate opinion in a previous VA examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine radiculopathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at Catawba Valley Medical Center from June 15, 2015 to June 16, 2015 are now covered by VA as the treatment was necessary due to a 'medical emergency' and no feasible VA facility was available.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to June 14, 2019.

Service connection is granted for cervical spine spondylosis and thoracic spine compression fracture T7-T8.,Service connection is granted for headaches. Service connection is remanded for a right hip condition and head and face pain (claimed as sinusitis).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disability has been reopened, but the Board finds no effective date prior to April 5, 2010 is warranted.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and sleep apnea disorder (secondary to PTSD) have been remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for supraventricular arrythmia. The claim for a neck disability is denied, and the claims for secondary service connection for hypertension and hypertensive heart disease are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for clarification regarding the Veteran's educational background and work history, as well as potential interrelated claims involving TDIU.