Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that there is no evidence to support an in-service injury or disease and that any current condition is more likely due to natural aging processes rather than military service.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain was rated at 40% from April 26, 2010 to April 26, 2015. The Board granted TDIU effective January 1, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical radiculopathy of the right and left upper extremities as secondary to service-connected cervical spine degenerative arthritis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of her cervical spine disability, tension headaches, and lumbar spine disability due to inadequate statements of reasons or bases in previous decisions. The claims are being remanded for further development including new examinations and addendum opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disorders due to a lack of adequate examination regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition, finding that the Veteran's current cervical spine conditions are not related to her military service. The issue of entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, lumbar degenerative disc disease, and headaches due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, left hip, and right knee disabilities due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or related to service.,The Veteran's current diagnoses are not considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU rating was reasonably construed as including claims for service connection of multiple conditions. The effective date for the TDIU rating is set at November 4, 2011.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's cervical spine disability, finding that the evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis warranting a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, specifically their onset during service or relation to a left shoulder injury.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional VA examinations and opinions to determine if the Veteran's cervical spine condition, TBI, and tension and post-traumatic headaches are related to service. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to failure to reschedule VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical and lumbar spine disabilities remain before the Board.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete VA opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and workplace limitations. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's back and neck disabilities. The case will be adjudicated based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeal is dismissed due to his death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary to obtain additional opinions regarding the service connection of cervical and thoracic/lumbar spine disorders, as well as peripheral neuropathy. The issues are currently inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, neck disability, and loss of function of the left leg (left foot drop), finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck, bilateral knee, and back conditions due to insufficient medical opinions. The issues of service connection are now pending.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to insufficient medical opinions addressing continuity of symptoms from service.