Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for joint and muscle pain, erectile dysfunction, loss of balance and incoordination, dizziness, chills, hair loss on the legs, foot pain, chronic fatigue, shortness of breath have been granted. However, his claims for other conditions such as hypertension, eye disability, bilateral upper and lower extremity neurological disabilities, and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability, cervical spine disability (secondary to a low back disability), and headaches (secondary to a low back disability). The decision is based on evidence at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's naval service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran’s representative withdrawing all issues except for those related to coronary artery disease, TDIU, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including cervical spine and tibial stress fractures. The claims are pending for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including osteoarthritis in multiple joints and other conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for an eye condition, claimed as flash burn injuries to the eye. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a back condition are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disorder and awarded a temporary total disability rating for the Veteran's surgery. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran incurred an injury during service, which resulted in current symptoms of degenerative arthritis and spinal stenosis.

The Board has decided that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral foot disability, left hand disability, back disability, neck disability, bilateral leg disability, and gastrointestinal disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain National Guard service records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his left shoulder condition and the reopening of his claim for service connection for cervical strain are both remanded.

The Veteran's claim to reopen the cervical spine disability is denied. The lumbar spine and left wrist disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis of the cervical spine, status post anterior cervical discectomy fusion due to outstanding treatment records and an incomplete examination.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals before the Board regarding service connection for cervical spine strain with arthritis, left and right upper extremity numbness and pain, a bilateral knee disorder, and residuals of a right ankle sprain.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, and the Board has dismissed it.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for dermatophytosis tinea corporis. The remaining issues have been remanded for further examination and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate explanation of VA examinations and medical opinions regarding service connection for a cervical spine disorder.

The Board denied service connection for thoracic spine degenerative disc disease, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, and migraines (secondary to cervical and/or thoracic DJD) as there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service.

Service connection is granted for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities.,Service connection is denied for a lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and left knee disorder.,A rating of 30 percent for CAD was granted effective February 19, 2018.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for skin cancer, heart disability, and cervical spine disability are granted. However, the heart disability claim is denied due to lack of a current diagnosis, and the cervical spine disability claim is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical dystonia with dystonic head tremor, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to a motor vehicle accident during INACDUTRA in September 1975. The decision also grants reopening of the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for cervical spine spondylosis due to insufficient testing in previous VA examinations regarding painful motion.