Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2013

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a 20 percent evaluation from July 21, 2006 until December 16, 2008. From December 16, 2008, the Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating for her cervical spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine and left knee disorders, finding that the Veteran's current conditions were not incurred or aggravated by his period of active service.

The Board found that the RO's decision to sever service connection for cervical spine disability was improper and granted the Veteran's appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional evidence, including treatment records. The issue of an increased evaluation for his cervical spine disability will be re-adjudicated after these steps.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for low back disability, cervical spine disability, and left knee disability. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran meets the schedular requirements for a TDIU on June 24, 2010 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board finds that the Veteran's headaches are not related to his active duty service or a service-connected disability, and therefore, denies the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records, update his vocational rehabilitation folder, and provide him with a new VA examination. The claims will be readjudicated based on the updated evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated opinion regarding the Veteran's employability due to his service-connected disabilities, including newly granted ischemic heart disease.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, as well as SSA disability records. The case will be returned to the Board after these developments.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder, right knee disorder, or cervical spine disorder that is service-connected. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service disease or injury for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities from June 9, 2008 were denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than March 1, 2009 for payment of additional compensation for his current spouse. The decision was based on the fact that notice of his marriage to his current spouse was not received at the RO within one year of their marriage or prior to February 10, 2009.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, were denied as there was no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining clarification from a VA examiner regarding the nature and etiology of any current cervical spine disability. The Veteran's claim will be returned to the Board after completion of this development.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, and chloracne. The decision also restored service connection for tinnitus effective May 1, 2008.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature of the appellant's disabilities and their relationship to service.