Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

Service connection is granted for bilateral pes planus. Service connection is denied for cervical spine, lumbar spine, right elbow/arm, left elbow/arm, right hip, left hip, and left knee disabilities.

The Board has dismissed all the Veteran's claims as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical strain with degenerative joint disease, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy associated with cervical strain, due to additional evidence being received since the July 2020 SSOC.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for her cervical spine disability prior to April 11, 2014 was denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the Veteran is currently rated at 100 percent combined and does not meet the criteria for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for back, cervical spine, and left knee disabilities. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's left ankle arthritis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including arthritis of the shoulders, left ankle, right knee, cervical spine, and right wrist, are granted. The Veteran is also awarded a 20% rating for his left knee disability since June 12, 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine degenerative disc and joint disease, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether it is related to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for thoracolumbar and cervical spine disabilities were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 20 percent or 30 percent, respectively.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for an additional disability of the cervical spine is denied because VA did not negligently or recklessly delay her from having surgery performed on May 8, 2012.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the claims for right knee, left knee, lumbar spine degenerative joint disease and disc disease (low back disability), left shoulder disability, and left leg/hip disability due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck and left knee disabilities, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his active service or any service-connected disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of cervical spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or were related to an in-service injury or disease.,The VA examinations confirmed the presence of current cervical spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities but found no medical evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder diagnosed as insomnia has been granted.,Service connection is being remanded for the Veteran's claims of cervical spine disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral foot disability, bilateral eye disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and low back disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for cervical spine and right knee disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease within one year of discharge from active duty or continuity of symptoms since separation. The Board also found that the Veteran did not have a preexisting right knee disability at the time of his entrance into service.

The Veteran is granted SMC based on aid and attendance from January 30, 2019 onward. The issue of entitlement to SMC based on aid and attendance or housebound benefits from July 12, 2011 to January 29, 2019 is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for SMC T (based on a higher level of SMC under subsection (t)) has been reasonably raised by the record. The issue of entitlement to SMC based on aid and attendance from July 12, 2011 to January 29, 2019 is remanded.,The earlier effective date for radiculopathy of the upper extremities prior to February 9, 2021 remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine, left ankle, right ankle, and left wrist disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Board has determined that there is clear and unmistakable evidence showing the Veteran's cervical spine condition existed prior to service and was not aggravated by his military service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for a cervical spine condition is denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a cervical spine disability, bilateral flatfoot, and bilateral knee disabilities due to incomplete or inadequate examination reports.