Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2023

The Board denied service connection for both the cervical spine disorder and the psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to establish a service connection for either the cervical spine disability or the right foot disability, as both conditions are deemed to be unrelated to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the claims of service connection for various disabilities, including knee and shoulder conditions. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination to assess the etiology of these disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to tend to basic functions of self-care and required the regular aid and attendance of another individual, leading to a grant of SMC based on aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate is moot due to the inclusion of this benefit.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete development and failure to obtain addendum opinions. The Veteran's representative provided reasons for non-compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates are being dismissed due to the Veteran's attorney withdrawing their appeal.,The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on multiple cervical spine disabilities, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left shoulder strain residuals are being remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, a cervical spine disorder, and radiculopathy of the right upper extremity have been granted. The claims are based on new evidence submitted since previous denials.

The Veteran's claims for high cholesterol, neck disability, right shoulder disability, right ankle disability, left ankle disability, and high blood pressure have all been denied. The Board found that there is no current disability for each condition.,There was insufficient evidence to establish a link between the claimed disabilities and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to his current condition. The Board also found insufficient evidence linking his current neck disability to any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Veteran's left foot disability is granted a 10 percent evaluation, subject to regulations governing payment of monetary awards. Other claims are remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim based on a single service-connected disability prior to April 9, 2015 was denied as he did not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability, bilateral hearing loss, asthma, and heart disorder was denied. The Veteran's PTSD claim was granted.,Service connection is denied for the following conditions: neck disability, bilateral hearing loss, asthma, and heart disorder.

The Veteran's increased evaluation for scarring deformity, duodenal bulb was granted. Service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar and cervical spine were denied due to lack of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ear hearing loss and neck disability. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the neck disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 100% rating from November 16, 2016 to the present. Service connection for cervical spine disorder and undiagnosed illness or MUCMI manifested by joint pain are denied. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also denied.

Your appeal from the denial of service connection for a cervical spine disability and bilateral knee disabilities has been perfected. The Board is remanding these issues to allow further action.

The Veteran's right knee condition is granted as secondary to his service-connected left knee disability. The issues of increased rating for the left knee, service connection for bilateral hip and low back conditions, and service connection for a cervical spine condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, left ankle disorder, and right ankle disorder due to incomplete development of records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for spine disabilities and bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of a VA examination, which is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of his spine conditions and the current severity of his bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disorders due to incomplete service treatment records. The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) found that the Board did not adequately address whether there was a pre-existing condition in service, and thus ordered the matter back to the Board for readjudication.