Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2019

The Veteran's arthritis of the left shoulder, lumbosacral spine, and cervical spine are granted service connection based on chronicity in service with continuous symptoms since separation.,The Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is granted service connection based on exposure to loud noise during service with continuous symptoms since separation.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including a right knee disability that was reopened due to new and material evidence. The rating for bilateral pes planus remains at 30 percent. Other claims are pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral hearing loss disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedules.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a neck disability, evaluation of residual scar and decubitus ulcer of the left foot, and TDIU rating due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck disability, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities to obtain additional medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation by service-connected low back disability.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, low back, right knee, and left knee disorders due to the lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.,Service connection was also denied for a disability manifested as numbness and tingling of the right hand secondary to a service-connected bicipital tendon tear and labral tear of the right acromioclavicular joint.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral spine disability, cervical spine disability, skin disability, and a disability manifested by memory loss.,There is no evidence of any current disabilities related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities due to conflicting medical opinions. The VA examiner is requested to provide a new opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to her May 2010 injury in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective March 21, 2015. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the left knee disability rating issue.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to his death. His cause of death was listed as acute respiratory failure with myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of his cervical and lumbar spine disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of these conditions, particularly in relation to his service-connected shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities due to insufficient evidence regarding their pre-service status and relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of clarity regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disability prior to May 16, 2017. The Appellant and her attorney requested a new medical opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis is granted. The left ankle, lumbar spine, and foot disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and degenerative joint disease of the cervical and thoracic spine, finding no evidence linking these conditions to active duty service. Service connection was granted for hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, cervical disc disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to unresolved issues regarding their ratings.