Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claims for the periods from January 1, 2013 to May 1, 2013 and from January 1, 2015 to August 21, 2015 are being remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability.,The Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits claims for the periods from January 1, 2013 to May 1, 2013 and from January 1, 2015 to August 21, 2015 are also being remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin condition (claimed as blisters on the neck) and a cervical spine disorder, including as due to an undiagnosed illness. The evidence did not support current diagnoses of these conditions.

The Veteran's neck disability is being remanded for additional examination and opinion. His right knee, hip, and thigh disabilities are also being remanded for additional examinations to determine their current severity. The Veteran's lumbar spine DDD L5-S1 with limited motion and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity claims are also being remanded for further development.

Your claims of service connection for right knee, right ankle, and neck disabilities have been granted. However, as these conditions are now fully compensated, the Board is dismissing your appeal.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he withdrew his claims for higher ratings prior to August 23, 2011, for his cervical spine and low back disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals from a head injury, headache disorder, lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, bilateral shoulder disorder, and bilateral knee disorder. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for a lumbar spine disability, and service connection for a cervical spine disability have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to compensation based on the current disabilities.

The Board has found that a remand is required to ensure VA has met its duty to assist in obtaining all relevant records and to provide the Veteran with appropriate examinations.

The Board has determined that service connection is warranted for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, as these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 10 percent prior to October 26, 2019, and 20 percent thereafter. The knee disability is currently rated at 10 percent.,Both conditions are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including TBI, neck disability, back disability, Parkinson's Disease, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's ITP is granted a 70% rating, but service connection for bilateral hearing loss and neck disability are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a head injury, headaches, and a cervical spine disorder due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that the VA-contracted examiner's opinions are inadequate and remanded for further development, including obtaining new etiology opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent from October 31, 2011 to August 4, 2014 and at 30 percent from August 5, 2014 forward.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for cervical spine disability and PTSD have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether it was caused by an in-service motor vehicle accident. The increased rating claim for migraine headaches prior to November 20, 2019 and in excess of 30 percent as of November 20, 2019 is remanded due to possible worsening since the last examination.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's right shoulder condition and cervical spine condition are aggravated by his service-connected back disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a neck disability and a bilateral hip disability due to insufficient examination opinions addressing the Veteran's lay statements about in-service injuries and symptoms.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's service connection claims are not granted as there is no evidence of a claim prior to September 26, 2016.