Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2021

The Veteran's appeal is granted, and the Board has remanded several issues for further development. The appeals include service connection claims for various conditions, including cardiovascular disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, left knee disorder, right knee disorder, right ankle disorder, left ankle disability, TDIU, erectile dysfunction, and SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, left knee, and right knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service. The Veteran's STRs did not document any relevant symptoms or diagnoses related to his current disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability may have caused or aggravated his current low back disability.

The Board denied service connection for a neck condition and cold injury residuals of the hands and feet, finding no evidence that these conditions began during or are otherwise related to service. The Veteran's claim for bilateral SNHL was remanded.,Service connection is not granted for a neck condition due to lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment, and there is insufficient evidence linking current symptoms to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining treatment records and providing examinations.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the issues of increased ratings for cervical disc herniation and tension headaches, as well as a TDIU prior to October 16, 2012.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied service connection for diverticulosis, back condition, neck condition, and endometriosis as the evidence did not support a causal relationship to service.