Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent, and his left upper extremity radiculopathy is also rated at 20 percent. The right upper extremity radiculopathy is rated at 10 percent. His lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes remains at 20 percent, and he does not have a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction.

The Board has denied service connection for left shoulder, right shoulder, cervical spine, and thoracic spine disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active duty.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete documentation and authorization requests. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for treatment records from Dr. CEMQ.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, to include as secondary to his service-connected lumbar myositis, L5-S1 bulging disc, has been reopened. The appeal is granted to this extent only and the case is remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine disability was aggravated by service. The case will be returned for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic code. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as her range of motion does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.,Both upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities are rated at 20 percent each, which is the maximum rating available under the applicable diagnostic codes. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as there is no evidence of more severe impairment in either arm.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a neck disability and left hand tremors due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, including arthritis and degenerative disc disease. The Board found that there is no evidence of chronic neck problems in service or within one year after separation from service, and concluded that the current cervical spine condition did not originate during military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU effective November 2, 2017.

The Board denied service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease and cervical spine strain, finding that the Veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and providing a VA examination to address the Veteran's claims for neck disability and bilateral foot disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no current diagnosis attributable to service. The Board also found that any arthritis did not manifest within one year of discharge from service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right ankle disability has been granted. The claims for service connection for a neck disability, loss of sense of taste, and loss of sense of smell have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by him and a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not obtaining SSA records. The VA hearing loss claim is also remanded as there was no VA examination provided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by him and a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not obtaining SSA records. The VA hearing loss claim is also remanded as there was no VA examination provided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted by him and a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not obtaining SSA records. The VA hearing loss claim is also remanded as there was no VA examination provided.

The Veteran's service connection claim for rhinitis is granted due to exposure in the Persian Gulf. Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and cervical spine disability are denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that there is not enough evidence to grant these claims at this time.,The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and lumbar spine disorder are related to his military service. However, the claim for posttraumatic stress disorder remains pending as the in-service sexual trauma has not been confirmed.

The Veteran's claims for hepatitis B, tinnitus, and shoulder disability were dismissed. The claim for jaw condition was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. Bilateral hearing loss was not found as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a current disability under VA regulations.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability but has remanded the issue of service connection for a neurological disability of the upper extremities.