Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis prior to schedular eligibility for the period prior to July 26, 2010 is denied. The Board found that his service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to their combined evaluation of 30 percent. The appeal for secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and low back condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability due to inadequate reasons or bases in the previous decisions. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to her in-service motor vehicle accident, but there are no STRs showing a direct impact on the neck. For the left and right knee disabilities, the Board found that additional evidence was needed as the VA examination did not adequately address the lack of complaints about the knees until 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities and/or migraines, as well as a need for additional development regarding the Veteran's TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if the Veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status due to his service-connected conditions, including cervical radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinea pedis was denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence. The claim for a cervical spine condition is remanded as the VA examination did not provide an adequate rationale regarding the relationship between the condition and service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's neck condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability aggravated his cervical spine disability. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded the cases of cervical spine disability, seizure disability, and TDIU prior to August 15, 2012.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his back and neck disabilities, as well as his gout. The Veteran is also being asked to provide more information regarding his employment history for the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's request to reopen claims for service connection of various conditions has been granted. The Board finds that the Veteran now meets the criteria for service connection for a right knee strain.,Additional development is needed due to the Veteran's complaints of worsening symptoms and lack of recent VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining retrospective range of motion assessments and medical opinions regarding causation.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to service-connected disabilities.,Service connection for disability of the thoracolumbar spine and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, left shoulder arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and multiple musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment since February 22, 2016. The Board finds that the combined effect of these disabilities has precluded his ability to work.

Your appeal for a higher rating for intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine has been dismissed because you died during the appeal process.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for cervical spine disability, and service connection for back disability. The claims are being returned to VA for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and a compensable initial rating for service-connected residuals of traumatic brain injury due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has determined that additional medical opinions are needed to address the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hip arthroplasty, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and bilateral degenerative joint disease of the knees due to inadequate previous VA examination findings. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability having its onset in service or being related to any incident of service. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have a current disability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been dismissed.,Service connection has been granted for various conditions, including PTSD, cervical spine strain, hemorrhoids, and seasonal allergic reaction.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the Veteran's neck condition and its relationship to her military service. The issues of right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy and left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the neck condition claim.