Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the claims for a low back or lumbar spine disability, neck or cervical spine disability, and headache disability due to service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.

The Veteran's hypertension is presumed to be etiologically related to his conceded in-service herbicide exposure, and the claim for service connection for this condition is granted. The other issues on appeal are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine, right knee, left knee, and right elbow disabilities. The case is being remanded for further development regarding low back disability, headaches, and fibromyalgia.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to insufficient evidence linking them to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding whether preexisting scoliosis was aggravated by active duty, and because these issues are inextricably intertwined with the underlying thoracolumbar spine disability claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding his periods of active duty, inactive duty training (IDT), and active duty for training (ADT). The VA will need to verify these dates and obtain any relevant military records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected neck and right shoulder disabilities have been granted ratings, but the appeals for increased ratings prior to January 19, 2006 and from that date are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the loss of use of both lower extremities, qualifying him for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing (SAH). The claim for a special home adaptation (SHA) grant is denied as moot.

The Veteran's left foot plantar fasciitis with arthritis is granted an increased rating of 20 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's cervical spine condition is remanded for a VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to non-compliance with previous remands and potential issues in communication.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as his combined service-connected disability rating does not meet the schedular or extraschedular criteria for a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disorders due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is also being remanded for a TDIU claim as his current service-connected conditions prevent him from working full-time.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for arthritis of the cervical spine, right knee, elbows, and right shoulder as well as her urinary problems due to inconsistencies in medical opinions provided.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied. The claims for insomnia, bilateral metatarsal bunionettes, and left clavicle disability are granted with a specific rating assigned. The claim for the left clavicle surgical scar remains pending as it does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The examiner relied on incorrect facts in forming the provided medical opinion, as there are service treatment records indicating evidence of complaints or diagnosis related to a neck injury during service.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the provision of outstanding records. The issues include TDIU, initial evaluations for left index finger conditions, and service connection for a neck disability.

The Board denied service connection for right ankle, bilateral knees, and neck conditions as well as migraine headaches. The Veteran's claims were based on his belief that these conditions resulted from injuries sustained during active service.,There is no evidence in the STRs of any complaints or treatment related to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to lack of clarification from the Veteran regarding which disabilities he is seeking service connection for and whether he pursued workers' compensation claims. The VA will obtain clarifications and attempt to obtain worker's compensation records.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development, including medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine condition, right knee condition, and right elbow lateral epicondylitis due to outstanding VA treatment records and additional opinions.