Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current gallbladder, seizure disorder, or diabetes mellitus disability. The claim for these conditions is denied.,The Board has also determined that the Veteran's neurological disorder and cervical spine disability are remanded due to inadequate examination reports. The right arm and right leg disabilities are also remanded as they may be related to the Veteran’s cervical spine disability.,No effective date was provided in this decision.

The Board denied claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, a heart condition including coronary artery disease and/or residual of myocardial infarction, and hypertension. The Veteran's claims were remanded for further development regarding degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a TDIU claim, a rating increase for uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, and status-post bypass grafts. The issues are inextricably intertwined with each other.

The Veteran's back condition is granted service connection, but his sinus disability and right shoulder and neck disabilities are denied.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was denied as he is not unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a disability of the cervical spine has been reopened. The case is remanded for further evaluation and determination regarding his radiculopathy of the right lower extremity and DDD of the cervical spine.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for degenerative joint disease of the right ring finger (major) was withdrawn. The Board remanded cases involving increased ratings, service connection, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection and higher ratings for various disabilities, including tinnitus, a heart condition, bilateral hearing loss, right lumbar radiculopathy, right hip disability, major depressive disorder, neck disability, low back disability, and right knee disability. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address these issues.,The Veteran's claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities, including tinnitus and heart condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee arthritis and cervical spine disorder, finding no nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine condition and headache disorder, finding that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and cervical spine arthritis are found to be related to service, thus granting service connection for both conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a cervical spine disability, and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy. The Board also denied his requests for initial evaluations in excess of 30 percent for tension headaches, a compensable evaluation for TBI, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for a cranium scar.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and for a temporary total evaluation due to treatment for a cervical spine disorder requiring convalescence. The decision found that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or chronic disability, and that any current cervical spine disorder is not related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for cervical spondylosis and right acromioclavicular joint separation status-post surgical repair with osteoarthritis are being remanded due to the reduction in their respective ratings from 20 percent to 10 percent effective December 1, 2014.

The Board has found insufficient evidence to adjudicate the Veteran's claims for neck, low back, and left knee disabilities. The Veteran must be afforded examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's right knee disability remains on appeal, as does his cervical spine disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased disability ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, left upper extremity disorder, right-hand disorder, lumbar spine disorder, glaucoma, and cervical spondylosis at C6-C7 due to additional evidence being added to the Veteran's file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed bilateral shoulder, elbow, wrist, cervical spine, and headache disorders. The VA examinations were not sufficient to determine if these conditions are related to active service or an undiagnosed illness.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a direct relationship between his in-service injury and his current condition or with his service-connected back disability.