Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for OSA, gout, or DDD of the cervical spine. However, the Veteran was granted an increased rating for radiculopathy affecting the right hand.

The Veteran's neck disability is being remanded for additional development to determine its etiology and whether it is related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his claims, including obtaining private treatment records. The case will be reviewed again after these actions are completed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA vocational rehabilitation records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability. The claim of service connection for cervical dysplasia, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, headaches, lymph node disorder, and skin disorder (abscesses and cellulitis) on the chin and above the eye has been granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding that his lumbar degenerative joint and disc disease was rated appropriately at 20 percent. The issues of cervical spine, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities were also denied.

The Board found that there is no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between the Veteran's cervical spine disorder and his military service, including as related to his service-connected right ankle and left hip disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current disability of right ear hearing loss for VA purposes and therefore, service connection is denied.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed cervical spine disorder, and the Board finds that service connection for this condition is denied.

The case is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining unit records and a VA examination to address the Veteran's back, knee, and psychiatric claims.

The Board has found that there are missing components necessary to adjudicate the Veteran's appeals, including a Statement of the Case (SOC) and VA Form 9. The case is REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's cervical spine degeneration has been rated as noncompensable prior to October 26, 2012, and 10 percent thereafter. He is also granted separate ratings for radiculopathy of the right and left upper extremities associated with his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran withdrew her claims of entitlement to service connection for residuals of a miscarriage, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disability (generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder) prior to the Board's decision.

The Veteran's neck and thoracic spine disabilities were not service-connected. The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current cervical strain or coccyx disability, and therefore cannot establish service connection for these conditions.,There is no credible evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to either condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, TDIU, and service connection were denied. The Board found no current diagnoses of the claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete service treatment records and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for cervical spine disability, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Veteran requested withdrawal of all issues on appeal due to satisfaction with her current 100 percent combined disability rating.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being remanded for further examination and opinion to determine its etiology, including whether it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected knee and/or back disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's neck and left leg disabilities and his military service, as well as the potential aggravation of these conditions by his service-connected low back disability.