Neck / cervical spine — all decisions

The Board denied service connection for a deviated septum and cervical spine degenerative arthritis, granted service connection for a left knee disability as secondary to the Veteran's right knee disability, and denied a compensable rating for allergic rhinitis.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar strain and thoracolumbar scoliosis, as well as cervical lordosis, cervical disc disease, and cervical degenerative arthritis, based on the evidence showing a relationship to the Veteran's active duty.

The Board granted an effective date of March 16, 2023, for ratings ranging from 10 to 50 percent for various service-connected conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral knee disability, cervical spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as there has not been substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a neck disability to allow for readjudication based on new and relevant evidence.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain due to an approximate balance of evidence, but remanded the claim for major depressive disorder for further development.

The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral shin splints, cervical strain, bilateral knee strain, and bilateral flat feet (pes planus) is dismissed.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities due to errors in previous adjudications.

The Board denied service connection for radicular pain paresthesia of the right and left lower extremities, an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for acquired psychiatric disorder, an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left ankle disability, a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine disability, and a compensable disability rating for the fifth finger of the right hand. The claims for service connection for cervical spine disability and migraines were remanded.

The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for chronic tension headaches but denied higher ratings for right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, remanded claims for cervical strain, fibromyalgia, SLE, and TDIU.

The Board denied the motions for revision of the July 2015 rating decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) to assign higher disability ratings for cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, right shoulder, and right elbow disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for a cervical spine condition to obtain an adequate medical opinion that addresses all pertinent evidence, including lay statements and in-service activities.

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, but granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The veteran's appeal requests were denied as they were not timely filed, and good cause was not shown to extend the time for filing.

The Board granted an effective date of November 19, 2007, for the grant of service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis with spinal stenosis and major depressive disorder associated with cervical spine degenerative arthritis.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed for lack of response within 60 days of the Board's request for clarification.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for initial increased ratings for thoracolumbar spine arthritis, cervical spine arthritis, bilateral lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, and a scar.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a total disability based on individual unemployability, special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, SMC based on housebound status, and service connection for vertigo.

The Board granted an effective date of November 17, 2019, for service connection for cervical strain and lumbosacral strain but remanded the other issues.

The Board granted service connection for dermatophytosis (tinea pedis and onychomycosis of the foot) with a rating of 30 percent, but denied service connection for multiple other conditions including hypokalemia, bilateral pes planus, cervical spine condition, left elbow condition, left foot hallux valgus, left hand condition, left hip condition, right hip condition, pain in left shoulder joint, right elbow condition, right hand condition, left extremity sciatica, right extremity sciatica, right knee condition, stomach issues, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea.