Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unemployable, as he retired due to non-service-connected conditions and his physical limitations are not severe enough to prevent substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding the Veteran's right leg and knee disabilities, as well as his cervical spondylosis. The case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for an earlier effective date for his service-connected psychiatric disability and for service connection for cervical spine degenerative joint disease have been dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that his current condition is not related to his active service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that more development is needed to determine if the Veteran currently has a cervical spine disability and whether it is related to his service. The case is being remanded for further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory condition, migraine headaches, and osteoarthritis of cervical spine.,There is no evidence to support a nexus between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spondylosis, finding that it did not originate in service or manifest to a compensable degree within one year of discharge. The Board also found no evidence linking the condition to his service-connected lumbar spine spondylolisthesis.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151. The main focus is on determining whether his disabilities are related to his active service or other relevant factors.

The Board has granted reopening of the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury and neck injury. However, the claims for secondary service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and disability manifested by left hand numbness are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's migraine headaches, right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and lumbosacral spine disability are not related to service.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of numbness and tingling of the left upper extremity or radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities that could be attributed to active service.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition, diagnosed as cervical spine degenerative disc disease, is granted service connection. The Veteran's initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss prior to September 8, 2020, and a rating in excess of 80 percent for BHL from that date are both denied.

The Veteran's right leg weakness is granted as service-connected due to pre-existing polio aggravating during military service. The cervical spine disability claim for secondary service connection is remanded.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations conducted for the Veteran's neck and left knee disabilities did not adequately comply with the remand directives. Therefore, addendum VA medical opinions are required to determine if the Veteran's disabilities were caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU, and his claim was denied on this basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and reopening of a claim are remanded due to scheduling issues and the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hypertension and musculoskeletal conditions of the spine and extremities. The main focus is on obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the nature and severity of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability due to lack of medical nexus between the Veteran's military service and his current condition.,The Board denied increased ratings for right shoulder tendinitis and left shoulder tendinitis as there was no evidence showing limitation of motion at 25 degrees from the side.

The Board has denied service connection for back and neck disabilities, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and events or injuries during active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for additional examinations. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability is being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder was granted. Claims for other conditions were denied or remanded.