Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar degenerative arthritis was denied, while the appeal for a 20 percent rating, but no more, for cervical degenerative arthritis and disc disease was granted.

The Veteran's initial 40 percent rating for low back disability prior to November 27, 2019 is granted. A higher rating of over 40 percent for the low back disability since that date is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee, left knee, disability of the spine (including lumbar and cervical spines), residuals of pneumonia, and chronic joint pain associated with pneumonia.,There is no evidence linking any of these conditions to active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected right knee and leg disability. The cervical spondylosis claim is also being remanded due to an inadequate medical opinion in the February 2020 VA examination report.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the remaining issues, including service connection and rating claims related to sleep apnea, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's neck condition is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to functional loss during flare-ups or after repetitive use over time.,For his right knee condition, the Veteran was previously denied a separate rating for meniscal disabilities. The Board now remands this issue for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding service connection for neurologic symptoms, including as due to Gulf War exposures and/or as secondary to a service-connected disability (such as PTSD or either his cervical spine/neck condition or mid/thoracic back injury if such is/are determined to be service connected).

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities due to incomplete or inaccurate factual premises in previous VA examination opinions. The Veteran will be provided with another VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of her diagnosed conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right knee disabilities as secondary to bilateral pes planus, and for a low back disability as secondary to bilateral pes planus. The claim of service connection for a cervical spine disability is denied. Service connection for a respiratory disability is reopened.

The Board has denied service connection for various disabilities, including right wrist, left wrist, neck, right shoulder, and back conditions, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease, cervical degenerative disc disease, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy have all been granted.

The Veteran's appeal is granted, and the Board has remanded several issues for further development. The appeals include service connection claims for various conditions, including cardiovascular disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle disability, TDIU, erectile dysfunction, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's STRs did not document any relevant symptoms or diagnoses related to his current disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability may have caused or aggravated his current low back disability.

The Board denied service connection for a neck condition and cold injury residuals of the hands and feet, finding no evidence that these conditions began during or are otherwise related to service. The Veteran's claim for bilateral SNHL was remanded.,Service connection is not granted for a neck condition due to lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment, and there is insufficient evidence linking current symptoms to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining treatment records and providing examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for cervical disc herniation and tension headaches, as well as a TDIU prior to October 16, 2012.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for diverticulosis, back condition, neck condition, and endometriosis as the evidence did not support a causal relationship to service.