Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, cervical spine disability, and genitourinary disability. The claim for low back disability is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms cause moderate occupational and social impairment, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran has been diagnosed with hemochromatosis, which may be related to his service-connected liver injury. Additional medical records are needed to determine if this condition is service connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, as well as the severity of his cervical spine and right hip disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and arthritis, as well as thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease and arthritis. The Veteran's current conditions are related to in-service injuries.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to address both of the Veteran's motorcycle accidents during the examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a cervical spine strain.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic lumbar strain and multilevel cervical degenerative disk disease with chronic neck strain require additional development due to the need for a more detailed opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability, increased ratings for cervical spine and PTSD disabilities, and TDIU prior to April 3, 2018 were denied. The claim for restoration of the 30 percent rating for cervical spine disability was granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disorder is related to his in-service right ankle injury, and thus service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of the cervical and lumbar spine due to insufficient evidence from a previous VA examination, including lack of recent treatment records and an updated clinical evaluation.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is granted as service-connected. The cases of rating higher for low back and radiculopathy disabilities, and determining effective dates are remanded.

The Veteran's increased disability rating claims for cervical strain prior to March 14, 2019 and since that date have been denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for further evaluation.

All four issues on appeal (service connection for thoracolumbar and cervical spine disabilities, and right and left upper extremity radiculopathy) have been denied as they are considered final decisions based on the timing of the Veteran's initial service connection grants.

The Board has remanded the claims for cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, and bilateral arm disorders due to outstanding VA and private treatment records. The Veteran's service connection claims will be adjudicated again after obtaining additional evidence.

The Veteran's cervical spondylosis and osteoarthritis of the neck are found to have originated during service, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral ankle, hip, knee, neck, and shoulder disabilities due to new evidence submitted. However, these claims are still remanded as VA examinations are needed to determine if there is a link between the current disabilities and service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 10 percent.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss has been granted, with a current rating of 10 percent.,Hypertension was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.,Low back disability was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.,Cervical spine disability was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.,Arthritis of the bilateral lower extremities was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.,Peripheral neuropathy of the right leg was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.,Peripheral neuropathy of the left leg was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.,An acquired psychiatric disability to include major depressive disorder is not related to an in-service injury, disease, or event.,Restless leg syndrome of the right leg is not related to an in-service injury, disease, or event.,Restless leg syndrome of the left leg is not related to an in-service injury, disease, or event.,Right hip disability was not incurred in service and may not be presumed to have been incurred therein.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The low back disability, diagnosed as degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine, is denied due to lack of continuity of symptomatology after service and no medical evidence linking it to service. The neck, left knee, and left ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a right shoulder disability and neck disability due to insufficient medical opinions addressing all theories of entitlement.

The Veteran's claims for neck, bilateral shoulder, left arm, left hand, and bilateral knee disabilities are denied as they do not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board is remanding several claims for further development, including those related to left knee osteoarthritis and other service-connected disabilities.,Additional medical records are needed to clarify the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions and determine if they are related to her military service or service-connected disabilities.