Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's application to reopen his neck disability claim was granted. His lower back disability claim, however, remains denied.,The Board has ordered a remand for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran’s neck disability.

The Veteran's cervical and thoracolumbar spine muscle strains with spasm are rated at 30 percent, the highest available rating under VA regulations. The criteria for higher ratings have not been met.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, high cholesterol, right foot hammer toes, and increased ratings for cervical degenerative disc disease and plantar warts are all being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and information.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including left hand, right hand, left arm, right arm, bilateral foot, left hip, neck, and TBI disabilities. The Veteran's claims were not supported by competent and credible evidence of current diagnoses or a causal relationship to service.

The Veteran's increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and tension headaches are remanded due to the need for new examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar strain, cervical spine degenerative arthritis and disc disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, and left hip strain disorder are all remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, which is the maximum available under current regulations.,Service connection for bronchitis has been reopened and granted based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for medical opinions. The issues include reopening of previously denied claims, entitlement to service connection for right hip disability, and an eye disability.

The Veteran's cervical strain and lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine and IVDS have been granted service connection, but his increased rating claims for these conditions are denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including earlier effective dates for hypertension and disability ratings for cervical spine and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The AOJ is instructed to obtain any outstanding records, schedule the Veteran for new VA examinations, and consider a claim of CUE in prior rating decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left upper extremity radiculopathy and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine due to a lack of recent VA examinations, and requests further development including new examinations.

The Veteran's service-connected psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are being remanded for additional examinations to determine the current severity of his conditions, including whether they affect his cervical spine and right hip. The claims will also be reviewed to ensure all relevant medical records have been considered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of her left shoulder glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and spinal stenosis due to inadequate examination and lack of consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to her withdrawal of appeal. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for thoracolumbar strain and reactive airways disease with allergy components are remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine disability and cervical spine disability due to inadequate VA examinations, lack of evidence on record, and need for updated treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee chondromalacia and denied service connection for a cervical spine disability. The decision in favor of the Veteran's claim is based on evidence showing that his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his cervical spine disability and for entitlement to a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The case is being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left leg radiculopathy is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding of current disability and links it to his service-connected low back disability, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.