Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, coronary artery disease, and a cervical spine disorder have been remanded. The TDIU claim is also pending.

The Board has determined that the claims for increased ratings and TDIU are inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's claims for SSA records and private treatment records. The case is therefore being remanded to obtain these records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine disability, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating as of December 29, 2020. The case is remanded to obtain a retrospective medical opinion regarding the severity of the disability prior to December 29, 2020.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the terms of its August 2019 remand directives and has therefore ordered another remand for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disease (arthritis) of the lumbar spine is granted, while other claims for various disabilities are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate rationale in a previous VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine degenerative disc disease. A new examination is required.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for cervical radiculopathy and left shoulder disorder were denied. The Board found that the current assigned ratings adequately reflected the severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for various disabilities and ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, but the claims for bilateral hearing loss, chronic sinus disorder, neck disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and right knee disability are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee and neck disabilities due to insufficient consideration of his lay statements regarding in-service events and continuous symptoms since then. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prior to November 4, 2019 do not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for an examination to assess his functional limitations due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% prior to January 28, 2020 and the claim for increased rating beyond that date is denied. The issues of service connection for lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder (secondary to PTSD), and OSA are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine disorder and right upper extremity radiculopathy were denied. The case was also REMANDED for additional development due to the presence of a new issue (service connection for sleep apnea).

The Board denied service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability related to military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining clarification on TDIU and scheduling VA examinations to assess her cervical spine disability and upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion is inadequate for decision making purposes and remanded the case for an adequate medical opinion. The cervical spine disability issue remains under review.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities due to a lack of recent medical examinations. The Veteran is also being remanded for a TDIU claim.

The Veteran's leukemia is granted service connection. The claims for hernia, neck disability, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy are remanded.

The Board has dismissed all claims including service connection for various conditions and TDIU due to the death of the appellant.