Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased initial ratings and separate compensable ratings were denied as the evidence did not support higher disability ratings based on service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease rating was reduced from 40% to 20%, effective June 1, 2017. The reduction is being remanded as it may have been improper.,The Veteran’s lumbar spine degenerative disc disease has now been restored to a 40% rating.

The Veteran's back condition was granted increased ratings from February 11, 2010 to February 23, 2011 and again from February 24, 2011.,An earlier effective date of February 11, 2010 for the award of a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) was granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on statutory housebound status as he does not have a single service-connected disability rated totally disabling, to include consideration of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability and sleep apnea due to inadequate opinions in the previous VA examinations. The Veteran testified about neck injuries and sleep-related problems during service, which need to be evaluated again by VA clinicians.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it may impact other claims.

The Veteran's claim for left knee calcific tendinitis, infrapatellar tendon was reopened and granted. Tinnitus and anxiety disorder were also granted.,Bilateral hearing loss, right and left knee disorders (including right knee posttraumatic residual degenerative joint disease), thoracolumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and headaches (claimed as cephalgia) are all remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient rationale in previous medical opinions and incomplete records. The Veteran's low back and neck disabilities are being reviewed again for a proper determination of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for higher evaluations of his cervical spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional records and consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a cervical spine disability due to additional development and adjudication, including an in-person VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back, left hip, and cervical spine disorders due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back, neck, left elbow, and occipital headaches disabilities secondary to the service-connected right knee disability due to insufficient medical opinions in the March 2018 remand. The Veteran's statements regarding a fall in 2009 after his right knee gave out are to be considered.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for neck disability, back condition, bilateral knee condition, right hip condition, and migraines due to additional development. The claims are being remanded for VA examinations to determine the current disabilities and their etiology.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining nexus opinions for all currently diagnosed respiratory disorders.

The Veteran's neck disability is rated at 60 percent effective April 11, 2012. The Veteran’s right and left lower extremity femoral nerve radiculopathy are each rated at 20 percent effective January 6, 2021. A TDIU has been granted.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal, leaving no issues for the Board to consider.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for cervical spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder, as well as scheduling a DRO hearing for lumbar spine disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, cervical spine disorder, and sleep disorder due to incomplete or inaccurate medical opinions and need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for back and cervical spine disabilities due to additional development being needed.

The Veteran's headaches, characterized as migraines and paroxysmal hemicrania, are rated at 50 percent disabling. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects her disability.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects her disability.,The Veteran's cervical strain is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects her disability.