Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine and low back disabilities, as well as peripheral neuropathy of the left and right upper extremities. Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and MDD).,Service connection was denied for sleep apnea due to a lack of evidence linking it to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran is asked to provide addendum opinions that consider his lay statements about in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions and because the issues are inextricably intertwined. The Veteran's neck disability is being evaluated for secondary service connection with his back disability.

The Veteran's lumbar spine condition was rated at 10% prior to November 14, 2017. From November 14, 2017, until December 1, 2019, the Veteran's lumbar spine condition warranted a 20% rating.,The Veteran's cervical spine condition was rated at 10% prior to December 1, 2019. The Veteran's left knee condition was also rated at 10% prior to December 1, 2019.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unclear dates of qualifying service and outstanding medical records. The TDIU claim is deferred until the other issues are resolved.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine, right knee, left knee, and right hip disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during or are otherwise related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral knee osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, cervical spondylosis, right shoulder arthropathy, and bilateral hip arthritis, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine strain and tiny disc protrusions at C4-C5 and C5-C6 that result in minimal spinal canal narrowing, finding the disability began during service and is related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence added to his file and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his thoracolumbar and cervical spine disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding muscle spasms.

The Veteran's PTSD rating is restored to 70% effective September 1, 2019.,The Veteran is granted TDIU from September 21, 2015.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA medical opinions and addressing outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's cervical strain and right rotator cuff tendinitis were rated at 20 percent each, with the lumbosacral strain rated at 10 percent. The appeals for higher ratings have been denied.,The Veteran was not granted any additional ratings as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA regulations.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations, particularly regarding the severity of his cervical strain and right upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the cervical spine disability and its relationship to service-connected lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's claims for this condition are now pending again.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a 30 percent rating from May 20, 2020. The Veteran's migraine headaches were denied increased initial ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neck disability and remanded the issue of service connection for his back disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the last SSOC, and the Veteran's cervical spine disability claim will be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The Veteran's service records need to be obtained and added to the claims file.