Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA spine examination to determine the relationship between his lumbar and cervical spine disorders and his service-connected cerebrovascular accident. The TDIU issue remains on hold until the increased rating claim for residuals of cerebrovascular accident is resolved.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the nature and extent of his service-connected disabilities, as well as whether he has other disabilities that are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to her service-connected disabilities is being remanded as additional medical inquiry is required.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new hearing before a Veterans Law Judge at the RO.

The Board has granted the appellant's claims for service connection for substance abuse and a cervical spine disorder, finding that these conditions are secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The cervical spine disorder was not shown during service or within one year of separation, but is presumed due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, cervical spine disorder, heart condition, digestive disorder, thyroid disorder (secondary to herbicide exposure), and erectile dysfunction is granted. Service connection for PTSD has an effective date of July 7, 2004. The right knee disability remains rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 30 percent since August 18, 2011. The rating reflects the limitation of motion and neurological symptoms without ankylosis.

The Board found that the evidence did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims for service connection, and thus denied reopening of both claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's erectile dysfunction is aggravated by his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and a neck disability have been remanded due to the need to seek SSA records, provide corrective VCAA notice, and consider revised regulations regarding service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to scheduling issues for a Travel Board hearing at the RO.

The Board has remanded the case due to pending requests for extension of time and additional evidence submission. The claims will be adjudicated after these matters are resolved.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability and trapezius myositis are related to his active service, with resolution of reasonable doubt in favor of the claims.

The Board denied service connection for basal cell carcinoma, arthritis of the lower extremities, and arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine due to Agent Orange exposure. The evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, bilateral lower extremity numbness and pain, degenerative arthritis of the left hip, right hip, left knee, and right knee. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's upper back/cervical condition is granted service connection, and the remaining issues on appeal are dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected left knee and cervical spine disabilities are granted. The issue of a higher initial rating for low back disability is remanded due to evidence suggesting an increase in severity since the last examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher level of special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is being remanded due to the need for additional examination and opinion from a VA physician.

The Board found that the Veteran's cervical carcinoma in situ is not due to disease or injury incurred during service, and denied her claim for service connection.