Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2021

The Veteran's request for a higher rating for his right knee scar is granted, subject to the laws and regulations governing the payment of monetary benefits.,The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for neck/cervical spine disability, left knee disability (including as secondary to service-connected ruptured patellar or quadriceps tendon proximal to the right patella), lumbar strain, ruptured patellar or quadriceps tendon proximal to the right patella, and lateral epicondylitis of the left elbow.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is considered an additional disability caused by carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill or error in judgment on the Department of Veterans Affairs' part during his August 31, 2011 VA treatment visit. As a result, he is granted compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for this disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient analysis regarding whether the Veteran's cervical spine condition is related to falls caused by his service-connected left knee disability. The matter must be returned for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Issues related to increased ratings for PTSD, Lisfranc fracture of the right foot, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and migraine headaches are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to report for VA examinations. The claims are now pending and need further examination and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for cervical strain with degenerative joint disease and for TDIU due to functional effects of service-connected disabilities, including a hernia disability. The case must be returned to the Board after completion of additional development.

The Veteran's impairment of sphincter control associated with hemorrhoidectomy is granted a 60 percent evaluation prior to March 12, 2018.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability is granted.

The Board has remanded multiple service connection claims due to the need for further development and examination. The issues include cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, and knee disabilities; TBI, sleep disorder, memory loss, cognitive problems, headaches, mood swings, and concentration/decreased focus issues.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to the submission of new evidence that supports service connection for a cervical spine disorder. The AOJ must issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case if this new evidence is pertinent and not duplicative.

The Veteran's radiculopathy affecting the sciatic nerve of both lower extremities is granted with a rating of 20 percent.,TDIU was granted as of January 7, 2008.

The Board denied service connection for neurosyphilis, spine disability (claimed as secondary to neurosyphilis), left leg disability, and right leg disability. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred in or related to active duty service.,The Veteran's assertions regarding the onset of his spinal cord injury during service were not supported by the medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine and left wrist disorders due to insufficient development and lack of medical opinions addressing his service connection claims. The VA is required to obtain additional evidence, schedule examinations, and provide clarifying medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including Bartter Syndrome and its secondary effects. The case is being returned to obtain clarification on the nature of her condition and determine if it was acquired in service or preexisted.

The Board has denied service connection for right foot disability, left foot disability, residuals of a left eye injury, cervical spine disorder, asthma, and left wrist and hand fracture. The evidence does not support the Veteran's claims that these conditions are related to his military service.,Service treatment records do not show any documented injuries or diagnoses related to these conditions during his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder with anxiety is found to be the proximate cause of his current coronary artery disease (CAD). The Board has granted service connection for CAD as secondary to this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased disability ratings for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and left knee osteoarthritis prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and left knee disabilities due to incomplete medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, neck, right hip, and right knee disabilities. The Veteran's right shoulder and right hand disabilities are not service-connected.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine and right shoulder disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or service-connected conditions.