Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a neck disability and cervical radiculopathy due to the need for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, lower back disability, neck disability, and migraine headaches have been reopened. However, the Board finds that new evidence does not establish service connection for any of these conditions.,The VA examination did not consider the Veteran’s complaints of back pain during service or at separation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder, and cervical neck pain due to lack of a statement of the case (SOC) addressing these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection for various conditions, including lumbar spine disorder and its secondary effects on other joints and tremors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical strain disability (claimed as residuals of a neck injury) is denied because there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or immediately after active service, and the VA examiner found it less likely than not that the current cervical strain disability was caused by his military service.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbar disc disease disability is denied as there is no evidence showing any incapacitating episodes in the past 12 months.

The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, but has remanded the cases of residuals of a nasal fracture and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected thoracolumbar spine strain is granted, subject to the rules and regulations governing the payment of VA monetary benefits. The claims for service connection for various conditions are denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and leg conditions, as well as a cervical spine condition. The cases are remanded for further development including obtaining treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Board found no current diagnoses of cervical spine or right groin conditions, and the right leg shin splints were not shown to be related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of cervical spondylosis is related to his active service, and thus service connection for spondylolisthesis or segmental instability (neck disability) is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar and cervical disabilities, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his active duty service. The decision also grants new and material evidence petitions for both disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, but denied service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to the need for additional records from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Board has decided to remand the claims for cervical spine disability, left knee disability, Gilbert's syndrome, and bilateral hearing loss due to incomplete records. The Veteran is advised to provide any relevant medical records from the VA Medical Center in San Juan.

The Board has determined that additional medical records are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including VA treatment records from prior to February 2013 and April 2018, as well as any SSA disability records and Walter Reed Army Medical Center records related to his heart failure. The Veteran will also be afforded a VA examination for his hypertension claim.

The Veteran's cervical spine strain and patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee were denied increased ratings. The Veteran was granted a 20% rating for cervical spine strain from January 1, 2011 to June 5, 2018, but not higher. For the remainder of the period, the claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for cervical spine, lumbosacral spine, and headache disabilities due to inadequate medical examination reports. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected conditions and provide opinions regarding their impact on employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and examination, as some records are missing or not properly obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spinal stenosis, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against his claim and thus denying it.