Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2023

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left knee arthritis is denied. The cervical spine condition and acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia secondary to migraines and a broken jaw) are remanded.,Service connection for the cervical spine condition is remanded due to its potential secondary nature to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is also remanded as it may be related to the in-service dental surgery. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for facial paralysis are also remanded.,The Veteran's cervical spine condition is remanded due to its potential secondary nature to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia secondary to migraines and a broken jaw) is also remanded as it may be related to the in-service dental surgery. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for facial paralysis are also remanded.,The Veteran's cervical spine condition is remanded due to its potential secondary nature to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia secondary to migraines and a broken jaw) is also remanded as it may be related to the in-service dental surgery. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for facial paralysis are also remanded.,The Veteran's cervical spine condition is remanded due to its potential secondary nature to the lumbar spine disability, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (insomnia secondary to migraines and a broken jaw) is also remanded as it may be related to the in-service dental surgery. The compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for facial paralysis are also remanded.

Service connection is granted for a back disability and a neck disability.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not cause or aggravate his claimed GERD, dysphagia, or right knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's neck and back disabilities are service-connected. However, due to the complexity of her headache condition and its potential secondary relationship with her service-connected conditions, a remand is necessary for further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a peripheral vestibular disorder, residuals of a traumatic brain injury, sinus disorder, and cervical spine disorder. The issues are being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded for further examination and opinion.,The Veteran's left ankle strain, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and right shoulder strain with degenerative arthritis are also being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide agent exposure. The appeal for TDIU prior to July 7, 2009 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's asthma is granted on a presumptive basis under the PACT Act. The neck disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues of fibromyalgia, cervical spine disability, diabetes mellitus, low testosterone level, hypertension, and GERD will be addressed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, as well as arthritis and head injury. The Veteran's PTSD is also being remanded to determine its current severity.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and left hip disability as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to the lack of evidence meeting VA standards for hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a neck disability and prostate cancer due to incomplete development of the record, including verification of Reserve service status and additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical strain and sinus condition due to inadequate examinations and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's neck disability from January 24, 2015 to January 28, 2019, finding that her symptoms more nearly approximate muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in abnormal spinal contour such as reversed lordosis.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck (cervical spine) condition and a neurological condition, to include pain, tingling, and numbness in bilateral upper extremities, as secondary to the service-connected neck (cervical spine) condition.,Service connection is also denied for other conditions including shoulder condition, sleep apnea, and GERD.

The Board has denied service connection for right shoulder, cervical spine, bilateral hip, and thyroid disorders due to lack of evidence showing a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's neck disorder, diagnosed as cervical strain and muscle spasms of the neck, is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Board has denied service connection for a cervical spine disability and remanded the claims of service connection for a lumbar spine disability, bilateral foot disability other than pes planus (hallux valgus and degenerative joint disease), and individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities. The case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives regarding radiation exposure. The case is being returned to the Jackson Regional Office for further action.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issues of increased evaluations for cervical spine disability and radiculopathy. The Veteran will need to undergo new medical examinations, including an orthopedic examination, to determine the current severity of his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for various disabilities, including headaches, shoulder, hand, arm, and psychiatric conditions. The decision concluded that the injuries sustained in a 2004 motor vehicle accident were not incurred in the line of duty due to the Veteran's willful misconduct.