Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent from November 1, 2017. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's left shoulder musculoskeletal disorder and PTSD.

The Board has dismissed the appeals as the Veteran died during the appeal process and thus, does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to the need for additional medical records and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any cervical spine condition and headaches.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is currently rated at 10 percent, which is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has also been denied due to lack of evidence meeting the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spondylosis with myelopathy and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and right upper extremity radiculopathy and/or neuropathy due to inadequate medical opinions on direct service connection, as well as secondary service connection.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder is granted as service connected. The cervical spine, bilateral foot, tinnitus, and thoracolumbar strain issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim of service connection for a cervical spine disability due to incomplete military personnel records and need for further development, including verification of duty status during active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities due to inadequate examination findings. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as part of this process.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence received since his last VA examination, and because some issues have not been addressed in detail.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for cervical spine disorder and GERD was granted. The Veteran received a 10 percent increase in the rating for cervical spine disorder prior to July 24, 2017, and a 20 percent increase thereafter. The Veteran’s GERD was also rated at 20 percent.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, bilateral hearing loss, and migraine headache. The cervical spine disability was not found to be related to service due to lack of evidence in the service treatment records. Bilateral hearing loss did not meet VA compensation standards as there were no audiometric results showing hearing loss for VA purposes. Migraine headaches were determined to be unrelated to service or service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability was not found to have started during service and is not related to any in-service injury or disease. His bilateral hearing loss did not meet the criteria for a current disability under VA regulations, as there were no audiometric results showing hearing loss for VA purposes. Migraine headaches were determined to be unrelated to service due to lack of evidence in the service treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, as well as a neck/cervical spine disability. The reasons include insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between current disabilities and service, and the need for VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities due to a lack of recent VA treatment records from July 2015 to the present. The Veteran is asked to provide any necessary authorization for these records, which may include further information about his symptoms and diagnoses.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claims for a cervical spine disability, diabetes mellitus, type II, and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence received since the final rating decision. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities, as well as granted the Veteran's claims for left shoulder disability, right foot disorder, blurred vision, respiratory condition, and dermatitis. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand several claims for further development due to incomplete service treatment records and untranslated Spanish documents. The Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, left ankle, bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depressive disorders), right knee meniscal tear, and hypertension claims are being returned for additional examination and review.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding service connection claims for thoracolumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities. The residuals of fracture of the left 4th metacarpal evaluation remains denied.

The Board has remanded the claims of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea, and migraine headaches due to new evidence. The cervical spine disability is granted with service connection based on direct evidence.