Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates and withdrawn issues related to superficial scars, cellulitis, painful scar, radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, muscle damage, rib cage, hypertension, and service connection. The appeal is REMANDED for further examinations and determinations regarding PTSD, cervical spine disorders, lumbar strain, TBI, and ear disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current cervical spine disability is related to his service or post-service injury.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the current condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied a request for an effective date prior to April 16, 2014 for the award of service connection for DJD of the cervical spine, patellofemoral syndrome of the right and left knees, residual scar from GSW of the back, and mild interphalangeal osteoarthritis of the left fifth finger.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, right shoulder, traumatic brain injury (TBI), migraine headaches, broken jaw, and right ankle disabilities due to lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease.,Service records do not indicate any incidents related to these conditions during the Veteran's active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine disability due to inadequate VA examination, lack of medical records from private providers, and need for updated medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability and left arm nerve damage was reopened, but both claims were denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's neck disability and its relationship to his service, particularly as a pilot. The Veteran is requested to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.

All initial claims for increased ratings were dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal. The restoration of a 50% rating for major depressive disorder was granted effective December 1, 2015. Earlier effective dates of May 22, 2014 were granted for increased ratings for lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for total knee replacement, left and right knees (claimed as bilateral knee injury), and for degenerative arthritis of the spine, cervical spondylosis and spinal fusion (claimed as neck injury) have been granted. The appeal is dismissed because these issues are no longer in controversy.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for major depression with mixed anxious distress, cervical spine degenerative joint disease, and migraine headaches were denied. The Board found that the severity of the Veteran’s symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for cervical strain is remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of additional functional loss.

The Veteran is granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder, but denied service connection for hypertension as it did not result from his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to withdraw appeals of his evaluations for various service-connected disabilities and awarded a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding his claimed disabilities, particularly those related to his neck and back conditions. The VA must provide additional medical opinions addressing these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's flare-ups and potential functional loss, as well as the need for updated VA treatment records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a new VA examination to assess his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantial and gainful employment prior to September 12, 2017.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine condition and remanded the claims of patellofemoral pain syndrome of both knees due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection of various conditions due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral ulnar neuropathy, and cervical spine disability due to additional development being needed.