Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions, including shoulder, cervical spine/neck, bilateral ankle, cardiovascular, bilateral plantar fasciitis with fallen arches, vertigo, sleep apnea, right inguinal hernia, and skin disability of the feet. The claims are being remanded to determine the etiology of the Veteran's headaches.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection of cervical spine degenerative disc disease. The Veteran's claim for bilateral premature ovarian failure was granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of neck disability, left arm disability, and ischemic optic neuropathy. The VA examinations were inadequate due to lack of supporting rationale and consideration of the Veteran's lay statements. New VA examinations are required.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and denied increased ratings for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, finding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and musculoskeletal conditions, prevented him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment. The Board granted the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral shoulder, neck and back disabilities are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the etiology of her current conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected COPD has worsened since his last examination, and a remand is needed to obtain a new VA examination. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the rating issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received by VA, and the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability will be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, and a left knee disability due to conflicting opinions from VA examiners. The Veteran contends his current disabilities are related to an in-service motorcycle accident.

The Board has determined that there is not enough evidence to support the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, as they are not related to his active duty military service or secondary to his service-connected left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for additional medical opinions. The claims will be reconsidered after all requested development is completed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral foot disabilities due to missing service treatment records regarding an in-service fall from a telephone pole.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of traumatic brain injury, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy is being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection was denied for all claimed conditions as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's claims to establish service connection for disabilities of the neck and left knee have been reopened. The issues are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA examination reports and determining the nature, dates of onset, and etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder, cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, and right knee disorder due to new evidence submitted within a year of the May 2014 rating decision. The remaining issues—service connection for upper respiratory tract disorder (sinusitis and allergic rhinitis) and obstructive sleep apnea—are remanded as additional development is needed regarding missing service treatment records.

The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the (l) level based on need for regular aid and attendance of another person due to service-connected disabilities from April 19, 2007, to March 19, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral neuropathy of the upper extremities is proximately due to, or the result of, her service-connected degenerative disc disease, cervical spine. The claim for secondary service connection is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no service connection was granted or denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical neck degenerative joint disease and low back degenerative joint disease, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to his time in service as a fighter pilot.