Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to January 21, 2020 was denied as there is insufficient evidence showing he could not secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder is rated at 30 percent, effective from February 25, 2021. The left upper extremity radiculopathy is also rated at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Merkel cell carcinoma has been reopened, and the case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if his condition is related to in-service sun exposure or presumed herbicide agent exposure. The neck disability secondary to Merkel cell carcinoma is also remanded for further evaluation. The rating for PTSD is remanded as well.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and cervical spine disability. The claim for right knee disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence. Service connection was denied for left shoulder disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and needs a new one.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to non-compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's cervical spine disability and TDIU claim are being reviewed again.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and development, requiring a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to his service.

The Board denied service connection for actinic keratosis, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma as the evidence did not show a current disability related to service.,The Board also denied service connection for a cervical lymph node disability due to lack of a current disability.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and degenerative changes with stenosis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not linked to his active service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral hip disability was dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD is granted with an initial rating of 50%. His neck and right shoulder disabilities are remanded, as well as his claim for increased rating.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle or right heel disability. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including lumbar spine, cervical spine, right hip, sleep disorder, hypertension, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and right lower extremity neuropathy. The AOJ is instructed to obtain medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and cervical strain, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The claimant also had a combat injury during service which is presumed to have caused or aggravated his current cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings for his right hip and leg disability, cervical spine disability, and right great toe disability due to inadequate VA opinions and lack of sufficient evidence in the record.

The Veteran's claims for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and respiratory disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence.,New claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder with alcohol use dependence), heart disability (claimed as ischemic heart disease and/or residuals of stroke), hypertension, and TDIU are also being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right knee and left ankle disorders, but denied her claims for tinnitus, skin disorder, and cervical spine disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and temporary total ratings are being remanded due to the failure of VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in the previous decision regarding a right foot disability, and now needs a new medical opinion on whether the cervical spine disorder is aggravated by service-connected disabilities.

Service connection for transient ischemic attacks (TIA) with seizure-like activity, but no actual seizure disorder is granted. An increased rating of 20 percent for low back pain with mild degenerative changes is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The issues include increased ratings for lumbosacral spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, GERD, and service connection for a right shoulder disability, joint pain, and neck disability.