Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2022

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and a higher rating for cervical spine disability, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims. The Board also noted that the Veteran had not met the criteria for ankylosis or incapacitating episodes.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various joint disabilities, including rheumatoid arthritis and as secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The claims are being returned for further development and readjudication.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inconsistencies in the medical evidence and need for an addendum opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative joint disease, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service due to years of physical work in the military.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical disability, but remanded the issue of a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss due to new evidence.

The Board has denied service connection for neck, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's neck disability was aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's issues on this current appeal, including obtaining addendum opinions and VA examinations for his eye conditions and musculoskeletal conditions (cervical spine and bilateral knee conditions).

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being remanded for further evaluation due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination.

The Veteran's right foot cellulitis is granted service connection. Service connection for cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine disorders are remanded.

Service connection is granted for a back condition, neck condition (cervicalgia), right elbow condition, and bilateral knee conditions.,The claims were remanded due to the need to address additional issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate VA examinations and incomplete medical records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for thoracolumbar spine, cervical spine, and right foot disabilities, all of which are currently denied.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for hypertension and cervical spine condition due to additional development being necessary, including obtaining medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient nexus opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran's left shoulder, fibromyalgia condition, right and left ankle disorders are all being reviewed further.

The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as his symptoms are attributable to his service-connected PTSD.,Service connection for left foot disability and right foot disability is denied as the evidence does not support their onset during service or being related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability, right shoulder disability, right knee disability, and right achilles tendon disability due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for further development of medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder and a neck disorder due to unclear opinions in previous VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently considered direct service connection cases.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims.,No new evidence or changes in disability status were presented, and all issues on appeal are now closed.

The Board has ordered remand for further development and examination in both cervical spine condition and acquired psychiatric disorder cases due to incomplete compliance with previous remands, lack of combat verification, inadequate examinations, and missing records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that there is no connection between his current disability and his active duty service. The Board also granted SMC at the housebound rate based on the Veteran's TDIU status.