Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back and cervical spine disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for post traumatic arthritis of right knee and degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine are remanded due to insufficient evidence. A new examination is required to determine the current severity of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current conditions and military service. The secondary service connection claim for left knee disability-related spinal issues was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating on obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed. His right ear hearing loss is granted, but his lumbar spine and cervical spine conditions are partially granted with restrictions. Other claims remain pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral hip disorder and cervical spine disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and his service-connected lumbosacral strain with muscle spasm and L4-L5 degenerative joint disease. The Veteran's current disabilities were found to be related to in-service injuries or symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck disability.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of left hand, right hand, left shoulder, right shoulder, and right elbow conditions as secondary to his service-connected cervical strain with degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's arthritis of the left shoulder, lumbosacral spine, and cervical spine are granted service connection based on chronicity in service with continuous symptoms since separation.,The Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is granted service connection based on exposure to loud noise during service with continuous symptoms since separation.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to various disabilities, including a right knee disability that was reopened due to new and material evidence. The rating for bilateral pes planus remains at 30 percent. Other claims are pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to incomplete development and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral hearing loss disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedules.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a neck disability, evaluation of residual scar and decubitus ulcer of the left foot, and TDIU rating due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for neck disability, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities to obtain additional medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation by service-connected low back disability.

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine, low back, right knee, and left knee disorders due to the lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.,Service connection was also denied for a disability manifested as numbness and tingling of the right hand secondary to a service-connected bicipital tendon tear and labral tear of the right acromioclavicular joint.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral spine disability, cervical spine disability, skin disability, and a disability manifested by memory loss.,There is no evidence of any current disabilities related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities due to conflicting medical opinions. The VA examiner is requested to provide a new opinion regarding whether these conditions are related to her May 2010 injury in service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further evaluation is needed.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits were granted effective March 21, 2015. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the left knee disability rating issue.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not cause or contribute to his death. His cause of death was listed as acute respiratory failure with myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure.