Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected cervical and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, along with right and left upper extremity radiculopathy. High cholesterol or hyperlipidemia is denied due to it being a mere laboratory finding. Service connection for hypertension and residuals of stroke are also granted, but the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for these grants remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's upper back disability is aggravated by his service-connected lumbosacral strain and/or right elbow arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service and that any pre-existing condition did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an allergy condition and asthma have been granted, while his claim for a heart condition has been granted on the basis of presumed exposure to Agent Orange. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 10 percent due to its symptoms but no greater.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for osteopenia was denied. The Board found that osteopenia alone is not a disability warranting VA compensation benefits and there was no underlying disease or injury to which the osteopenia could be related. The claims for increased ratings were remanded due to incomplete examination reports.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disability and remanded the neck disability claim. The neck disability claim is now pending again, requiring issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities related to his in-service motor vehicle accidents and therefore denied service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right hip disabilities. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding residuals of a head injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities related to his in-service motor vehicle accidents and therefore denied service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right hip disabilities. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding residuals of a head injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities related to his in-service motor vehicle accidents and therefore denied service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right hip disabilities. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding residuals of a head injury.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities related to his in-service motor vehicle accidents and therefore denied service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and right hip disabilities. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding residuals of a head injury.

The Veteran's claim for a low back disability and TMJ was reopened, with the new evidence showing diagnoses of low back pain and TMJ. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is service-connected as it is at least as likely as not due to her service-connected vertigo.,The Veteran's DDD of the cervical spine has been granted a 30% disability rating, which is the maximum schedular rating available under VA regulations.

The Veteran's prostate cancer was not incurred or aggravated by service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection. The appeal is also remanded for further examination regarding special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance/housebound.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disorders, as well as eye allergies. The Veteran is required to report for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral flat feet, unspecified anxiety disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder (psychiatric disability), migraine headaches, and kidney disability have been granted. The claim for acne was denied. Effective November 17, 2015, the Veteran is now receiving a 70 percent rating for his psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for additional medical examinations and a Statement of the Case (SOC). The issues include service connection for neck injury, TDIU, and an initial evaluation higher than 10 percent for residuals of a head injury.

The Veteran's neck disability was granted a rating of 30 percent from August 14, 2009 to October 7, 2014. From December 1, 2014, the rating for his neck disability is also 30 percent. The back disability received a rating of 30 percent from August 1, 2017 to December 8, 2017.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, blood disorder, penis deformity, renal disability, anemia, purpura, poliomyelitis (claimed as secondary to Camp Lejeune), lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right hip condition, lumbar spine condition, and cervical spine condition due to lack of adequate examination. The claim for an increased rating for a right leg disability is also remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for depression. The claims for a low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.