Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that service connection for a cervical spine disability is granted, finding the evidence at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's condition was caused by his active service.

The Veteran's bilateral knee disorder is denied as not related to service.,The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder is denied for an increased rating higher than 10 percent.,The Veteran's cervical spine disorder and acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to incomplete evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection for a cervical spine disability is denied as there is no evidence that the current condition is related to active duty service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back injury and neurobehavioral effects, finding insufficient evidence to support these claims. The case is remanded for further development including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment, as his combined schedular disability rating is at least 60 percent from September 30, 2011. The Board finds that the weight of evidence does not support a finding of unemployability due to these conditions.

The Board has determined that service connection is warranted for the Veteran's left hip, right hip, low back, and cervical spine disabilities. However, further development is needed to determine if his wrist disabilities were aggravated by service. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeals regarding an increased rating for a cervical spine disability and service connection for a right knee disability due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a lumbar and cervical spine injuries due to conflicting evidence regarding pre-service conditions, lack of VA examination records, and potential aggravation by post-service events.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain with arthritis is remanded due to the need for additional examination and assessment regarding flare-ups.,The Veteran’s claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is also remanded as it was inferred from his statements.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is related to his in-service fall and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine condition, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that his current condition is not related to any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected chronic cervical strain is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including another VA spine examination and updated medical records.

The Veteran's cervical spine disorder, diagnosed as cervical disc disease status post discectomy at C4-5 and C5-6, is granted service connection because it was incurred in active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, OSA, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD), and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete records and inadequate examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates prior to August 10, 2016 were denied.,VA found no evidence of a claim having been filed prior to August 10, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left knee, right knee, or cervical neck disabilities. Service connection for these conditions is therefore denied.,Regarding tinnitus, the Board finds that it is at least as likely as not related to service exposure to noise.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not have hearing impairment for VA purposes and denied service connection for hearing loss. The neck disability issue is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as well as his right upper and lower extremity radiculopathy. The remand includes obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the current level of disability in these conditions, as well as obtaining records from the Veteran’s nursing home.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including left foot, knee, shoulder, cervical spine, thoracolumbar spine, and lumbar radiculopathy of the lower extremities. The decision is based on a lack of evidence demonstrating chronic disability or etiology related to service.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent since December 3, 2007. The Board denied a higher rating for the cervical spine strain and GERD.,The Veteran’s TDIU claim was remanded.