Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, but has remanded the issues of left shoulder disorder and fibromyalgia/polymyalgia rheumatica due to lack of evidence. The lumbar spine issue is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical strain and a surgical scar were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under Diagnostic Codes 5237 or 7800.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected postoperative neck scars, left ilium graft of right knee and shoulder, residuals of a right shoulder injury, cervical spine disability, and TDIU. The claim for lumbar spine disability was reopened but not granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral shoulder numbness and tingling, cervical spine condition, right ankle condition, or bilateral foot bursitis.,Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a neck disability and service connection for numbness of the left arm. The Veteran's statements about his injuries in service are to be considered, but further medical examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim to reopen the service connection for an upper spine disorder is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been presented, allowing the reopening of the previously denied claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current cervical and lumbosacral spine disabilities are not related to his active service, thus denying claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for cervical spine, right hip, left knee, left ankle, and right ankle disorders as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's respiratory disorder is also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), bilateral toenail fungus, and corns on the feet. The appeal was remanded for further examination of the Veteran's toenail fungus and corns.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and has remanded the cases of Right Knee Condition, Cervical Spine Condition, and Lumbar Spine Condition for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities due to lack of current disability. The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee arthritis is remanded as there is evidence of current disability, in-service injury, and plausible indication that they are related.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD aggravated by PTSD and denied service connection for IBS, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and bilateral knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, particularly those related to parachute landings in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and genitourinary disability. The claim for low back disability is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms cause moderate occupational and social impairment, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis, which may be related to his service-connected liver injury. Additional medical records are needed to determine if this condition is service connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, as well as the severity of his cervical spine and right hip disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and arthritis, as well as thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease and arthritis. The Veteran's current conditions are related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to address both of the Veteran's motorcycle accidents during the examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a cervical spine strain.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lumbar strain and multilevel cervical degenerative disk disease with chronic neck strain require additional development due to the need for a more detailed opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, increased ratings for cervical spine and PTSD disabilities, and TDIU prior to April 3, 2018 were denied. The claim for restoration of the 30 percent rating for cervical spine disability was granted.