Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of the assigned percentages for various conditions have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded several issues related to service connection.

The Veteran's cervical spine IVDS and arthritis are granted as presumptive service connection. The right hand peripheral neuropathy is granted based on secondary causation by the now service-connected cervical spine disability, but an increased rating for the right little finger digital neuropathy is denied.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability, back disability, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran's disabilities were not incurred in or caused by an in-service injury, event or illness.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran's current neck and back disabilities are more likely related to age-related changes rather than service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine disorder is aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine disability. A new medical opinion is needed.

The Board denied service connection for sacroiliac osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and headaches as these conditions are not related to service or caused by a service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability beyond that of cervical strain, including arthritis. The decision finds the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service motor vehicle accident.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining an opinion on whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to service. The appeal also includes a request for nonservice-connected pension benefits based on countable income.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU have been withdrawn. The Board has also remanded several issues related to his knee disabilities, OSA, GERD, back disability, neck disability, right shoulder disability, bilateral ankle disability, migraine headaches, and residuals of head injury due to incomplete records and the need for additional evidentiary development.

The Board has remanded the restoration of service connection for several conditions, including cervical spine arthritis, bilateral shoulder arthritis, lumbar spine DDD, right thumb arthritis, and post-surgical scars. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of evidence regarding the onset and etiology of his claimed disabilities. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD is related to his in-service personal assault, and therefore service connection for PTSD is granted. The neck disability, right shoulder disability, and right-hand disability are not found to be directly related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to deficiencies in prior examinations and new evidence suggesting that the Veteran's cervical spine disability may have worsened since his last examination. A new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the condition.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and residuals of a right knee injury with arthralgia have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's right ear pain claim is denied as there is no diagnosed disability.,A rating of 30 percent for cervical spine disorder effective January 31, 2012, and increased to 40 percent effective November 6, 2020.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to uncertainty regarding whether his spine and hip disabilities preexisted service, as well as the need for additional medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a cervical spine disability, also claimed as upper back and shoulder conditions due to inadequate response from the February 2021 examiner. The examiner did not address all diagnoses in the record, including those related to the shoulders.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining addendum opinions regarding his cervical spine DDD and headaches. The issues of service connection and increased ratings are being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for whether new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis is dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a headache disorder is dismissed.

The Board dismissed the appeals for rating increases for right shoulder recurrent dislocations and chronic cervical strain due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.