Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine disorder, bilateral ankle disorders, and bilateral knee disabilities due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for right knee, neck, and acquired psychiatric disabilities (to include PTSD). The Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals regarding increased ratings for cervical strain and lumbar strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and for an increased rating for his lumbar spine disability. The Board also denied the claim for TDIU prior to January 24, 2019.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not causally related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine surgery caused additional disability and if so, whether it was due to carelessness or negligence. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, thoracolumbar spine strain, and cervical spine strain. The most probative medical evidence did not link these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations to determine the nature and etiology of her sleep apnea, right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and cervical spine disability. The rating reduction from 10 percent to noncompensable for left lower extremity radiculopathy was improper.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has remanded this issue for further development.,The Veteran's depressive disorder was granted service connection in August 29, 2011. The Board has also remanded this issue to determine if an earlier effective date is warranted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed as she has withdrawn her appeals regarding these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence from the previous VA examination regarding pain during active and passive range of motion testing for cervical spine degenerative joint disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine disability, headaches, and bilateral callosities due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's right wrist and cervical spine disabilities have been remanded for further development as the Board found that additional evidence is needed to determine if higher ratings are warranted.

The Board has reopened the claims for TBI residuals, acquired psychiatric disorder, cervical spine condition, lumbar spine condition with bilateral lower extremity numbness, right ankle condition, right heel condition, skin condition, and respiratory condition due to new and material evidence. These issues are remanded for further development.,The Board has also reopened the claims for these conditions but has not assigned a rating or effective date as the appeal is still in process.

The Veteran's cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities have been granted a 20% rating since February 9, 2018. The left knee disability has also been granted a 20% rating since February 9, 2018.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with panic disorder is granted service connection. The left shoulder and clavicle disability, as well as the cervical spine disability, are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease, as well as bilateral foot plantar fasciitis, are not service-connected.,The remaining issues of service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder, vertigo, and left upper extremity dysesthesia remain pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection of right shoulder, left shoulder, and neck disabilities are denied as there is no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by his active military service.

The Board denied higher disability ratings for the Veteran's cervical spine disabilities, finding that his condition did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to October 13, 2021, and a 20 percent rating as of that date.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of bladder cancer prior to January 19, 2021 is granted. The claim for a greater than 20 percent rating after that date is denied. Service connection for fibromyalgia and neck disability are both remanded.