Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability and dismissed the claim of service connection for a neck disability. The decision is based on new evidence received since the previous denial, which suggests that the Veteran's lumbar spondylosis may be subject to presumptive service connection.

The Veteran's GERD is rated at a 10 percent disability rating. The Board found that the Veteran’s symptoms of recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia and regurgitation meet the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating, but not higher due to lack of considerable impairment of health. Service connection for cervical spine disability and headaches is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to fully and fairly consider the merits of the Veteran's claims for service connection. The case is being remanded to allow for this process.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spondylosis and lumbar spine disability, as well as his claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome for VA purposes.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine was denied, and his claims for increased ratings for diabetes mellitus and PTSD were remanded.

The Veteran's appeals have been withdrawn, and the issues of entitlement to increased ratings for various conditions are dismissed.,The rating reduction from 20 percent to 0 percent for degenerative arthritis of the left shoulder with chronic separation was proper.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination for the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The Veteran is required to be re-examined to assess his current severity of the condition and address functional loss on repeated use or during flare-ups.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims to reopen for right shoulder disability and cervical spine disability, but denied his claim of service connection for left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. The case is remanded for further development regarding secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for a cervical muscle strain (neck disability). The Veteran's CFS is due to his active service in the Southwest Asia theater, while the neck disability may be related to service.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations conducted for the Veteran's left shoulder and cervical spine disabilities did not comply with the requirements set forth in Correia v. McDonald, 28 Vet. App. 158 (2016), and Sharp v. Shulkin, 29 Vet. App. 26 (2017). As such, the case is being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is rated at 20 percent, and he is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another. The issues regarding service connection for Parkinson’s disease and sleep apnea secondary to PTSD have not yet been adjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records from his chiropractor and private psychiatrist. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD, cervical spine strain, and left shoulder sprain are pending.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed. The Board has remanded the remaining issues due to the need to obtain Social Security Administration (SSA) records.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and clarification, including service connection claims for heart disability, left shoulder disability, left upper radiculopathy (CTS), neck disability, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity. The Veteran's representative also requested additional examination regarding his GERD.

The Veteran's appeals seeking to reopen the issues of entitlement to service connection for bilateral knee disability and extreme fallen arches of the feet have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals concerning his acquired psychiatric disorder, cervical spondylotic myelopathy, TDIU, and eligibility for financial assistance in the purchase of one automobile or other conveyance and/or automobile adaptive equipment are remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for arthritis of the cervical spine and remanded hypertension due to insufficient evidence on direct and secondary bases.

The Veteran's neck disability is granted as service-connected.,Service connection for left and right knee disabilities, to include as secondary to back or neck disabilities, is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, and migraines as the preexisting conditions did not worsen during service.

The Board has remanded all issues on appeal to obtain additional government records, including Social Security disability claim and treatment records.,The reopening of a claim for service connection for low back disability is remanded. The issue of service connection for low back disability is also remanded.