Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disability and TMJ, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran now receives a 20% rating for his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of November 27, 2002. The Board finds that the Veteran is entitled to a compensable rating (10%) for PTSD prior to October 1, 2007.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected cervical spine disability is being remanded to obtain a VA examination and further development of the record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding his cervical spine disability, bilateral shoulder disabilities, and headaches.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and consideration of his claims for service connection and increased ratings.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the submission of new evidence since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The case will be returned for further review and consideration.

The Veteran's right shoulder, bilateral arm, neck and back disabilities are service connected. The Veteran is granted a higher evaluation for his right shoulder disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability was not incurred or aggravated by service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's cervical spondylosis and related radiculopathy have been granted service connection, with a rating of 40 percent since April 23, 2008.

The Board finds that the Veteran's neck disability is etiologically related to her active duty service, and grants service connection for a neck disability based on aggravation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a VA examination to address the etiology of the Veteran's back disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain his complete service personnel records and in-service mental health treatment records, as well as confirm the reported stressors. A VA examination is also needed to determine whether an acquired psychiatric disorder is related to military service and if a neck disability is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and updated medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for headaches, a cervical spine condition, post-traumatic stress disorder, shin splints (left and right lower extremities), and a respiratory condition. The Veteran did not have any current diagnoses of these conditions at the time of his VA examinations or during his hearing.

The Board found that the Veteran's current cervical spine disability is not related to his in-service injury and did not find any aggravation of a pre-existing condition during periods of service. Therefore, service connection for this disability was denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a neck disability, both secondary to his service-connected fracture of the nose. The Veteran's testimony raised a reasonable possibility of establishing that his sleep apnea is related to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's insomnia is considered incurred in service, while his cervical spine disorder does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, TMJ, and other conditions are being considered. The Board has found the evidence to be in equipoise on whether these disorders were incurred during service.,Service connection is granted for a lumbar spine disorder, cervical spine disorder, and migraines.

The Veteran's appeal for the reduction of evaluations for various service-connected conditions has been withdrawn.