Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's TBI and migraine headaches are remanded for further examination. The cervical spine and low back disabilities are also remanded, as the VA examinations relied on insufficient reasoning.

The Board has remanded the claims for further action due to incomplete evaluations and lack of consideration of lay assertions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder and granted it. Service connection was also granted for cervical strain and left neural foraminal stenosis, but radiculopathy of the right and left upper extremities remains unresolved.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic lumbar strain and service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases of cervical spine disability, right foot tendonitis, and left foot tendonitis for further development. The Veteran's current disabilities are related to her military service, but a VA opinion is needed to determine if the left foot tendonitis is secondary to the right foot tendonitis.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected. The remaining issues of service connection for low back, neck, left shoulder disabilities and bilateral hearing loss are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is denied as not service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in the need for aid and assistance on a regular basis to feed himself, keep himself clean and presentable, and protect him from the hazards or dangers inherent in his daily environment. As such, the claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a neck disability due to new and material evidence. The issue of increased rating for residuals of left parotidectomy is remanded as there are no compensable ratings available under current VA regulations. Other issues such as left shoulder disability, tonsillar cancer, diabetes mellitus, and cardiomyopathy are also remanded.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for headaches was granted, and he is now entitled to this benefit.,Service connection has been established for headaches. The Board found that the Veteran's current headaches are etiologically related to his time in service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for cervical spine DJD and DDD, increased rating for right clubfoot with hammer toes and limited ankle motion since June 11, 2003, and TDIU prior to May 10, 2019. The Veteran is requested to provide release forms for relevant medical records and undergo VA evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right foot condition and cervical spine condition, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including heart disability, asthma, lumbosacral strain, and cervical spine disability. The remand requests additional examinations for cardiac and orthopedic disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for breathing problems, neck disability, right knee disability, right ankle disability, ulcerative colitis, pre-cancer of the colon (claimed as colon cancer), headaches, epigastric hernia, and bilateral hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including new examinations and etiology opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine has been reopened, but the issue remains remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for his service-connected lumbosacral spine degenerative joint disease and cervical spine degenerative joint disease have been dismissed due to the Veteran's authorized representative submitting a written withdrawal of these claims prior to the Board decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current neck disability is related to his service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and earlier effective dates were withdrawn.,The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are denied.