Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, left eye blepharitis, and nephrolithiasis due to concerns about proper notice of scheduled examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hip, bilateral knee, bilateral ankle, bilateral foot, and neck disabilities may be related to his service-connected right hip and lumbar spine disabilities. However, no VA examiner has provided an opinion on this issue. The case is being remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the need for medical examinations to determine the nature, onset and etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for left shoulder arthritis, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and cataracts due to service-connected dry eye syndrome.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of left shoulder arthritis, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and cataracts were not present during his active duty or related to any in-service injury or disease.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of cervical spine degenerative changes is more likely than not related to his military service as an airborne soldier. However, it denied a higher evaluation for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board found that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating due to limited range of motion and pain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, headaches, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, to include degenerative joint disease, is reopened. The case is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether his current neck pain or cervical spine disorder may be related to an in-service injury.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability. The case is remanded for further development regarding the character of discharge and other service connection claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for joint and muscle pain, CFS, and a gynecological disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that further examination and opinion are needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions, as well as their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a cervical spine disorder and left foot numbness due to insufficient rationale provided by the May 2022 VA examiner regarding aggravation. The Veteran's cervical spine disorder is related to his service-connected left foot tarsal fracture residuals, but the left foot numbness is not related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck disability, bilateral ankle disability, fibromyalgia, and Adie's syndrome due to incomplete development. The case will be returned to ensure substantial compliance with previous Board decisions.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of pneumonia and fractured facial bones and fractures cervical bones, finding no evidence of current disabilities related to the Veteran's military service.,There is no persuasive medical evidence linking the Veteran's current conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed because his authorized representative requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the remand instructions have not been completed as directed and another remand is necessary to obtain addendum opinions regarding the Veteran's cervical spine conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and cervical spine disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a left ankle disability, and a lumbar spine disability. The cervical spine disability is also granted as secondary to the lumbar spine disability. However, the cervical spine issue remains pending due to its inextricability with the lumbar spine issue.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches, a cervical spine disability with bilateral radiculopathy, and bursitis of the hips. The Veteran's current conditions are considered to be related to his active military service.