Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's claimed cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not incurred during or as a result of his active service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a cervical spine examination. The issue of service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome has also been raised.

The VA determined that the Veteran's service-connected cervical and thoracic spine disorders do not warrant an increased disability rating, as they do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss and other orthopedic conditions, are found to preclude him from obtaining or maintaining gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining relevant medical records and conducting updated VA examinations. The appeals will be reconsidered after the additional evidence is added to the record.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to concerns about the severity of the service-connected back disability and radiculopathy, as well as the potential relationship between a neck disability and an in-service injury.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board found no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's cervical stenosis and his service or any service-connected disability, leading to denial of both direct and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and TDIU was granted, with a 10 percent rating assigned for left knee chondromalacia. The claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine disabilities are not related to service. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service injury or disease leading to current disability.

The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing cervical spine condition was aggravated by his active service, and granted service connection for this disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical, thoracic spine, bilateral hip, and upper extremity neurological disabilities were not incurred or aggravated by service. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his service-connected low back disability.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine (neck) disorder are found to be causally or etiologically due to his in-service motor vehicle accident.,Service connection is also granted for depression, as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine arthritis and headaches are not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation and service connection. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination and obtaining records of any treatment received. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities include left leg injury, cervical spine fracture, and amputation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back, neck, lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, brain aneurysm, and soft tissue deterioration/sarcoma have been denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities or a nexus to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, a psychiatric disability other than PTSD, cervical spine disability, degenerative changes of the lumbar spine, left hand disability to include frostbite residuals, and right hand disability to include frostbite residuals have been denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including rescheduling VA examinations and scheduling a hearing at the RO.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities and whether they render him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment.