Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to her service-connected conditions. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 30 percent since December 23, 2019. The earlier effective date of May 1, 2015 for the 30 percent rating assigned for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine has been granted.,The Veteran's left and right shoulder disabilities are each currently rated at 20 percent since the appeal period began on May 1, 2015. The initial ratings in excess of these percentages have not been met.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, including IVDS and degenerative arthritis, is rated at 20 percent from August 1, 2014 to August 3, 2017.,Cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity was granted a separate 30 percent rating effective August 15, 2020. The right upper extremity received a separate 40 percent rating from that date.,Fibromyalgia is rated at its maximum schedular rating (30 percent) throughout the appeal period.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding no evidence that the Veteran's current condition was related to his military service or secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU prior to August 2, 2016 due to procedural issues with the March 2019 VA examination report. The SSOC must consider this new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and total disability due to individual unemployability. The remaining claims, including those related to bilateral hearing loss, pes planus, cervical spine disability, petit mal seizures, TBI, right ankle and knee disabilities, OSA, and an acquired psychiatric disability, are remanded as additional medical examinations or opinions are needed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a neck disability and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy to ensure that all relevant records are obtained and considered.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new examination to address the severity of his cervical spine disability and its impact on his ability to work.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for lumbar spine disability and cervical spine disability due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran's back and neck disabilities are being reviewed again with a focus on their relationship to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and cervical strain.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including neck and back conditions, neurological disorders, irritable colon, loss of taste, arrhythmia, and dizziness, due to a need for further evidence.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for loss of use of both buttocks was denied as there is no evidence that the incident caused a permanent disability resulting from carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or similar instance of fault on VA's part.

The Board denied service connection for spinal disabilities, finding that there is no evidence linking the current conditions to service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left shoulder condition, cervicalgia, neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, vision loss/diplopia, nodules on vocal chords, sleep apnea, ischemic heart disease, chronic diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), skin tags of arms and thighs, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to allow for further development and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran's initial rating for gastritis prior to May 26, 2021 is denied as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's initial rating for gastritis from May 26, 2021 is denied as his symptoms are consistent with a moderate gastric ulcer but do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board remands the matter for a new VA examination to more accurately assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy have been granted service connection. The effective date is not specified.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, finding that it did not manifest in service or be related to a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further action, including issuing an SOC addressing increased initial ratings for cervical and lumbar disabilities and a TDIU prior to September 21, 2015.