Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus, are denied. The Board has found the Veteran's claims for lumbar DDD, cervical DDD, BUE peripheral neuropathy, BLE peripheral neuropathy, a skin condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to be inextricably intertwined with his exposure to toxic exposures at Fort McClellan and thus remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence of worsening cervical spine impairment and requests for extraschedular disability ratings. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records, including chiropractic treatment and private medical records.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability, including on a secondary basis. The Veteran failed to report to the VA examinations and there is no evidence of a current neck disability.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on four different conditions have been dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to assess the current severity of her service-connected cervical spine disability and right upper extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.,The Veteran is seeking higher ratings for his cervical spine and right upper extremity conditions, as well as service connection for various other disabilities.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings on several knee and spine disabilities, as well as his PTSD and depressive disorder have been dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of a higher rating for persistent depressive disorder prior to October 28, 2016, and in excess of 50 percent thereafter for persistent depressive disorder and PTSD; a higher rating for lumbar spine chronic muscular strain superimposed on degenerative instability; and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, but has remanded the issues of left shoulder disorder and fibromyalgia/polymyalgia rheumatica due to lack of evidence. The lumbar spine issue is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical strain and a surgical scar were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under Diagnostic Codes 5237 or 7800.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected postoperative neck scars, left ilium graft of right knee and shoulder, residuals of a right shoulder injury, cervical spine disability, and TDIU. The claim for lumbar spine disability was reopened but not granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of bilateral shoulder numbness and tingling, cervical spine condition, right ankle condition, or bilateral foot bursitis.,Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a neck disability and service connection for numbness of the left arm. The Veteran's statements about his injuries in service are to be considered, but further medical examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim to reopen the service connection for an upper spine disorder is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been presented, allowing the reopening of the previously denied claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current cervical and lumbosacral spine disabilities are not related to his active service, thus denying claims for service connection.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for cervical spine, right hip, left knee, left ankle, and right ankle disorders as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's respiratory disorder is also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability, fatigue (including chronic fatigue syndrome), bilateral toenail fungus, and corns on the feet. The appeal was remanded for further examination of the Veteran's toenail fungus and corns.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and has remanded the cases of Right Knee Condition, Cervical Spine Condition, and Lumbar Spine Condition for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities due to lack of current disability. The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left knee arthritis is remanded as there is evidence of current disability, in-service injury, and plausible indication that they are related.

The Board has granted service connection for GERD aggravated by PTSD and denied service connection for IBS, lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and bilateral knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, particularly those related to parachute landings in service.