Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case for further evidentiary development due to inadequate examination of the Veteran's neck disability.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current disability of the neck, bilateral foot, back, or psychiatric (PTSD) conditions. The claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's cervical spine condition is being reviewed, and additional records are needed from VA and private sources.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss and diabetes mellitus have been granted service connection. The Veteran's right shoulder, left shoulder, and cervical spine disabilities are denied as not related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased initial ratings on multiple conditions have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability and TBI was denied, while his claim for an initial compensable rating for headaches was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran should be provided VA examinations to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected low back strain, cervical spine disabilities, left shoulder rotator cuff, left arm soft tissue injury with tendon involvement, migraine headaches, and hypertension. The evaluations will help determine if an increased rating is warranted for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disease as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lower back disorder. The appeal for an increased rating of left knee degenerative joint disease was withdrawn.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine disabilities, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability. However, the Board found that there is no evidence linking these conditions to service or aggravation by the service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for Raynaud's phenomenon, multiple sclerosis with adjustment disorder, and lumbar strain due to service-connected multiple sclerosis. The Veteran needs new examinations to determine the current severity of his conditions and an addendum opinion regarding whether his back condition is related to his service-connected multiple sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a hand fracture, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, bilateral pes planus, and cervical spine disability due to lack of consideration of service treatment records and need for updated VA examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, finding that there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions, and that any current disabilities are not shown to be related to military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions have been granted with effective dates of March 18, 2013.

The Board has ordered remand for additional development due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for retrospective findings regarding the Veteran's neck and back disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to inadequate medical opinions in a previous examination. The Veteran's cervical spine, lumbar spine, left knee, and leg numbness disorders are being reviewed again with new evidence.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability was not rated higher than 10 percent, and the Board found no evidence of a hernia or blood in urine. The claims for these conditions are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The issues include TBI, cervical spine disability, right wrist disability, and prostatitis.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete development and the need for additional examinations. The Veteran's service records, including his National Guard/Army Reserve service, must be verified, and VA treatment records from the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System are needed.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on multiple disabilities have been dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for updated employment information.