Neck / cervical spine decisions — 2023

The Veteran's bilateral shin splints, cervical spine sprain, and left ankle tendonitis are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are granted as service-connected.,PTSD, IBS, right shoulder disorder, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, right ankle disorder, right foot disorder, right knee disorder, scar on the left parietal scalp area, and right groin scar were not granted effective dates prior to December 11, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for cervical strain and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU is dismissed as he withdrew his appeal. The Board has also remanded the issue of rating in excess of 20 percent for cervical spine disability due to outstanding VA treatment records.

The Veteran's cervical spine and right shoulder disorders were not incurred or aggravated during his active duty service. The Board found that the current diagnoses are unrelated to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine conditions due to inadequate examination in June 2022. The case is returned for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headache and right knee disabilities have been denied. The Board has found that the evidence does not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service.,For cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, additional development is needed as there are no current diagnoses provided by the VA examiner.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis is rated at 30 percent from May 15, 2013 to December 14, 2016. From December 15, 2016, the rating remains at 30 percent. The Veteran also received a TDIU and SMC based on his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, right knee, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities are not service-connected.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability is also not service-connected.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be related to service, and the cervical spine disorder is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypothyroidism due to her withdrawal of the appeal. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical neck disability, right knee disability, and right hip disability due to incomplete compliance with prior remand directives.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to service and has been granted.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability, including strain, is related to service and has also been granted.

The Veteran's neck, eye, asthma, left ankle, and acquired psychiatric disorder claims are remanded for further development.,A VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current neck disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining an Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record (ILER) for the Veteran and a medical nexus opinion regarding her service-connected disabilities. The AOJ should also readjudicate the issues with consideration of new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine disability and right knee disability, finding that these conditions are related to his in-service combat injuries.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, hemorrhoids, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, and left knee disability are granted. The appeals for service connection for these conditions are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board denied service connection for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder strain, finding that the Veteran's current disability is less severe due to his service-connected left shoulder disability. Service connection for a cervical strain was denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or causation from the service-connected left shoulder condition.

Your appeal for service connection of a cervical spine disability has been dismissed because you requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various disabilities, including back, neck, knee, shoulder, and esophageal conditions, have been granted. The issues of service connection for a left knee meniscal tear, right hand disability, left hand disability, fatigue (undiagnosed illness), and memory loss (undiagnosed illness) are remanded.