Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2020

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a cervical spine disability. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional VA treatment records, schedule examinations for PTSD, migraine and mixed muscle contraction type headaches, DDD of the lumbosacral spine, and radiculopathy, and to provide an examination regarding the nature and etiology of any cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine if it began in service or is related to his back disability.,Service connection has been granted for the Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative joint disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new VA treatment records and the need for additional examinations. The appeals are now sent back to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for initial consideration.

The Board dismissed appeals for increased ratings on both neck and elbow conditions, granted SMC by reason of being housebound from May 9, 2018 until July 17, 2018, and granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance starting July 17, 2018.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability that is secondary to her service-connected back disability.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have a current hearing loss disability and denied service connection for this condition. The cases of acquired psychiatric, cervical spine, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and traumatic brain injury are remanded due to incomplete or inadequate examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeals are granted as to cervical spine arthritis, left knee arthritis (left), right hand arthritis, right foot arthritis, COPD, and asthma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to inadequate examinations in previous decisions. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations for his cervical spine, right knee, right shoulder, left elbow, TBI, seizures, and migraines.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, verifying service dates, and scheduling medical examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disorder is related to an in-service injury and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including hearing loss, major depressive disorder, hypothyroidism, diverticulitis, and cervical spine disability. The claim to reopen the lumbar spine disability was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development and evaluation of his service-connected conditions, including PTSD, cervical strain, peripheral neuropathy, TBI, left knee strain, instability, and ED.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of a cervical spine condition before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has denied the Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder because the new evidence submitted does not establish a nexus between her claimed condition and her military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability and left shoulder nerve damage, but has remanded both claims due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a cervical spine disability was dismissed due to their death, as the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a cervical spine disability, cirrhosis, deviated nasal septum, sinusitis, and pharyngitis, need further development due to the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations. The case is being remanded for additional evidence.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate previous medical opinions.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted service connection for accrued benefits purposes.,Service connection was also granted for the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability for accrued benefits purposes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disability and PTSD, as well as his requests for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, right shoulder pain syndrome, and left shoulder strain have all been denied. The appeal is also remanded for further action on several other issues.