Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2020

The Veteran's neck condition is associated with his service-connected bilateral pes planus and back condition, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for GERD was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability and the Board found that her abdominal pain in June 2008 did not constitute GERD.,Service connection for low back, cervical spine, right lower extremity, left lower extremity, and circulatory problems were all denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any period of active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is not caused or aggravated by a service-connected disease or injury, and thus denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate development and compliance with previous remands. The issues include knee, shoulder, elbow, neck, and foot disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that there is no nexus between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's cervical spine myositis, degenerative disc disease of the back with myositis, and left ankle strain are all remanded for further evaluation due to inadequate previous examinations. The issues are inextricably intertwined as a decision on these conditions could impact the ratings for related radiculopathies.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neck and back disabilities, finding that they are related to in-service injuries. The decision is based on direct service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for further development regarding service connection for cervical spine spondylosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA medical opinions, outstanding private treatment records, and need for additional Reserve service records. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being reviewed again with a focus on his military duties, chest pain, and exposure to cold weather conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her cervical spine condition due to inadequate examination findings regarding flare-ups and functional limitations.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to scheduling errors in VA examinations.

Your claims for headaches, a cervical spine disorder, and a head injury have been remanded due to missing records. Your case will be reconsidered after these are obtained.

The Board has granted service connection for low back and neck disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are directly related to his parachute jumping duties in service.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, impairment of the upper, middle and lower radicular groups. The Veteran's C5-C6 disc bulge is found to have caused these conditions.

An increased disability rating of 20 percent for the service-connected back disability from August 21, 2009 to August 24, 2020 is granted.,An initial disability rating of 20 percent for the service-connected neck disability from February 13, 2008 to August 24, 2020 is granted. An increased disability rating higher than 20 percent for the service-connected neck disability from August 24, 2020, forward, is denied.,An initial 10 percent disability rating for the service-connected left hip disability (limitation of external rotation) from August 21, 2009 to August 24, 2020 is granted. An increased disability rating higher than 10 percent for the service-connected left hip disability (limitation of external rotation) from August 24, 2020, forward, is denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The maximum schedular ratings have been assigned for his service-connected disabilities, and no higher ratings are warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine, left hip, left shoulder strain, right hip, and right shoulder strain conditions due to insufficient addendum opinions regarding their relationship to service-connected status post lumbar strain with DDD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of records and a need for a new opinion regarding the Veteran's cervical spine condition, which may be related to service or secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine conditions.

The Board denied service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical dysplasia, breast reduction surgery and its residuals, low back condition, and right shoulder condition.,Service connection was not granted for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a penile condition and headaches have been dismissed. The appeal for the neck disability, left knee disability, right knee disability evaluation, and TDIU has been remanded.