Neck / cervical spine — all decisions

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the assignment of disability ratings for cervical spine, radiculopathy, and right hip disabilities, as well as a later effective date for dermatophytosis.

The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the low back condition from September 12, 2012 to May 31, 2017 and denied higher ratings for cervical spine degenerative disc disease, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right upper extremity radiculopathy. The Board also granted earlier effective dates of September 12, 2012 for the award of service connection for left and right lower extremity radiculopathies and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board denied increased ratings for cervical strain, thoracic strain, and allergic rhinitis with sinusitis, as well as a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. However, the Board granted service connection for radicular pain of both upper extremities as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected cervical strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's current condition and his active duty service.

The Board remands the case to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the nature and severity of the Veteran's cervical spine disability, including its effect on range of motion and functional impairment.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis and IVDS, radiculopathy of the left and right upper extremities, but denied service connection for left knee strain with shin splints, thoracolumbar strain with IVDS, left shoulder disability to include shoulder strain with impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tendonitis, right shoulder disability to include shoulder strain with impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tendonitis with calcific tendinitis, and tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for right and left lower extremity sciatica as secondary to a lumbar spine disability, but denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings of major depressive disorder and cervical spine condition.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral flat feet and cervical spine arthritis, as there was no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury/illness. The claim for headaches and anxiety were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and left bicep tendon rupture disability.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for various conditions, including hip and cervical spine disabilities, as well as upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but denied service connection for the other claimed conditions, remanding several claims for further development.

The Board granted an effective date of June 29, 1971, for the award of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and granted increased ratings for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome, right upper extremity radiculopathy (upper radicular group), and left upper extremity radiculopathy (upper radicular group).

The Board granted service connection for cervical spine disorder, sinusitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and headaches. The initial rating of 70 percent was granted for PTSD.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for cervical strain, bilateral hearing loss, right and left shoulder strains, tinnitus, and endometriosis was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the Board Appeal request.

The Board granted service connection for various conditions, including neck disability manifested by pain and diabetes mellitus type II, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee degenerative arthritis. The other conditions were also granted as they are caused by the now-service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and service connection for cervicalgia/trapezius strain.

The Board granted service connection for cervical strain residuals and remanded the claims for recurrent facial injury residuals to include laceration residuals, bilateral hearing loss, and a recurrent pancreas disability.

The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and depressive disorder with anxiety, but denied service connection for glaucoma.