Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a neck condition and right ankle condition due to incomplete development. The decision on whether to grant or deny these claims will be determined after further review.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for left hand joint pain and right hand joint pain have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal during a hearing before the undersigned.,Service connection has been granted for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, cervical spine, headaches, and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding service connection for lumbar spine disorder, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, and cervical spine disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spondylosis. The cervical spine disability claim is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder and remanded the issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depression) and hypertension. The neck condition is not related to service, while there is evidence suggesting a possible link between the psychiatric disorders and service exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating for PTSD, service connection for right shoulder strain, degenerative arthritis of the right elbow and cervical spine, and right hip strain. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is intertwined with these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to service-connected PTSD, but denied service connection for cervical spine disorder and right ankle disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted effective from September 21, 2011. The claims of service connection for a cervical spine disability and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's headaches are not rated higher than noncompensable, as there is no evidence of characteristic prostrating attacks.,The Veteran’s cervical spine disability does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent due to the lack of forward flexion of less than 15 degrees or favorable ankylosis.,The Veteran's major depressive disorder with somatic symptoms is rated at 50 percent, as it causes occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.,Prior to July 7, 2014, the Veteran did not meet schedular requirements for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain prior to April 30, 2019. The case will be reviewed by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for consideration of all evidence received since the August 2020 supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder, cervical spine, bilateral ankle, bilateral knee, and bilateral hip disabilities are granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar discogenic disease.,Service connection for a hiatal hernia is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and cervical strain due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding continuous pain since service. The cases are being sent back for new VA medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and SMC have been remanded due to inadequate examination reports, need for additional evidence, and inextricably intertwined issues.

The Board has found that additional remand is required due to the lack of an adequate opinion regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disability and the need for VA treatment records and SSA records.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings for various disabilities, including psoriatic arthritis, kidney disorder, left shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and right ankle disability. The issues were withdrawn by the Veteran through his attorney.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for entitlement to higher ratings and earlier effective dates for back disability, neck disability, and headache disability.,The appeal of radiculopathy, left upper extremity, is granted with an effective date of June 4, 2014.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded several claims, including service connection for a left shoulder disorder and increased evaluations for cervical spine strain, right knee torn meniscus, right knee strain with internal derangement, limited extension in the right knee, and temporary total disability evaluation due to surgery for a left shoulder disorder. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for neck, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to incomplete compliance with a previous remand. The Veteran's in-service jeep accident is considered established.