Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back pain, cervical sprain strain, and syncope due to Gulf War exposures. The Veteran's statements regarding in-service injuries are considered, but further medical guidance is needed to address the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including neck disability, GERD, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The claims were remanded for further action on some issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine disabilities are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's cervical spine DDD, bilateral cervical myelopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, and allergic rhinitis are all granted service connection. The issue of service connection for a heart disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the inextricably intertwined issues of service connection and whether the Appellant has status as a veteran for VA purposes. The AOJ is instructed to request specific details from the Appellant regarding his claimed disabilities and their potential relationship to his military service, including which periods of ACDUTRA or INACDUTRA he believes are relevant.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for residuals of lumbar strain from March 2, 2010 to May 18, 2018 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 40 percent for residuals of lumbar strain from May 18, 2018 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for residuals of cervical strain from March 2, 2010 is remanded.

The claim has been reopened, but the service connection for residuals of a cervical hyperextension injury with cord compression is still being reviewed due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and continuity of the claimed disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for cervical spine, left shoulder, right knee, and left knee disabilities due to incomplete development and lack of a nexus opinion regarding secondary service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine fracture and fractured ribs, finding that additional medical opinions are needed to address the etiology of these conditions in relation to his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical strain was reopened due to new and material evidence. The issue of whether the current neck disability is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervicalgia with bulging disc and DDD, as well as scoliosis, DDD and DJD with arthritic changes prior to June 12, 2015 were denied. The criteria for these conditions have not been met.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, polyarthralgia (cervical spine), and polyarthralgia (thoracolumbar spine) based on new evidence received since the last final rating decision. The claim for respiratory disability is also remanded.

The Board has determined that new and relevant service treatment records have been submitted, necessitating a de novo review of the claims for service connection. A VA examination is required to determine if any diagnosed disabilities are related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder, neck, and bilateral foot disabilities did not occur or are not related to service.,For his left knee disability, there is no evidence of a current disability in service records.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for service connection for various conditions related to PTSD and herbicide exposure. The Board has remanded these issues due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran is seeking TDIU, but this claim is dismissed as moot since he already receives a 100% disability rating for his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions were denied due to lack of current diagnoses or established links to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral ankle condition and whether to reopen his claim of service connection for a lumbar spine condition is being remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot condition (plantar fasciitis) and cervical spine condition (claimed as C3 and C4 disc herniation with mild central stenosis) is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his neck disability is dismissed as he withdrew the claim prior to a decision.,Service connection has been granted for TMJ, with the condition found to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete development, including obtaining VA treatment records, non-VA mental health treatment records, lay statements, and income verification. The Veteran is also advised that he should provide a current address if available.