Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. However, the claims are being remanded for further development including obtaining additional STRs and medical records, as well as scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric and cervical spine disorders.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities and to obtain relevant medical records. The claims are being remanded for these purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spondylosis, finding that the Veteran's current condition is likely due to an injury sustained during his military service.

The Veteran's cervical spine claim is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and National Guard/Reserve service records. His knee claims are also being remanded as the AMC has not issued a statement of the case (SOC) regarding these issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for chronic cervical intervertebral disc disease with right upper extremity radiculopathy and associated right upper extremity radiculopathy have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn her appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations were denied. The Board found that the current disability ratings assigned are appropriate.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic acne and cervical spine disorder claimed as neck pain require further development due to incomplete medical records and need additional examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to an in-service aircraft accident. The right shoulder disability claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and assigned a 20 percent disability rating. The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU remains on appeal due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding his service-connected disabilities. The RO is instructed to arrange for a VA mental disorders examination, obtain any additional evidence, and readjudicate the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disease of the cervical and lumbar spine, finding that it was less likely than not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disease of the cervical and lumbar spine, finding that it was less likely than not related to his military service.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for the claim of entitlement to service connection for flat feet during his hearing. The remaining claims are remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that he did not submit new and material evidence.

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

The Board finds that there is no competent evidence of record relating the Veteran's cervical spine disability to his service in the military.,There is also no competent medical evidence that the Veteran has peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity which is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed arthritis of the cervical spine and lumbosacral spine are not related to his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the left ankle, and thus, does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is granted. The claim for an earlier effective date for polyneuropathy of both lower extremities is denied.