Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for PTSD, bilateral tinnitus, cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, sleep apnea, left ear hearing loss, and service connection for hypertension and post concussion syndrome with headaches and short term memory loss were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II, prostate disorder, osteoarthritis of the cervical spine, lower back, shoulders and knees, hypertension, heart disorder, and hearing loss to schedule a VA audiological examination.

The appeal is being remanded to the RO for further development consistent with a joint motion between parties.

The Board denied service connection for cervical and thoracic spine disabilities as there was no objective medical evidence linking the current conditions to active service.

The veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar and cervical spine, headaches, and insomnia were denied service connection. However, a left trapezius muscle strain was granted service connection.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder and denied increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him permanently bedridden, and he is not confined to his home by the service-connected disabilities. Therefore, special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is denied.

The appeal is remanded to obtain additional evidence and medical opinions regarding the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cervical osteoarthritis.

The Board denied entitlement to increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected thoracic and cervical spine disabilities, as well as a separate compensable rating for left upper extremity neurological impairment. The Board also denied entitlement to a TDIU.

The veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection for a neck disability was denied as new and material evidence was not submitted.

The veteran's claim for a certificate of eligibility for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant was denied because the evidence did not show that he had loss or loss of use of at least one lower extremity, which is required to establish entitlement.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and adjudication of the issues on appeal.

The Board remands the claim for a VA examination to determine the nature and extent of the veteran's cervical spine disability and its relationship to service or service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The veteran's claims to reopen service connection for multiple sclerosis, cervical strain, and low back strain were denied as new and material evidence was not received.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating are being remanded to the RO for further development.

The veteran's right shoulder and neck disabilities were not shown to be related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date for a 40 percent rating, as well as an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for his thoracic spine disability.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not warrant increased ratings, and he is not entitled to a TDIU.

The veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected cervical spine disability is being remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for further development and readjudication.