Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The veteran's claims for service connection for a heart disability and cervical spine disability were dismissed. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus was denied, as well as the claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss. Service connection for hypertension was granted under the PACT Act.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's cervical spine condition because there is no current disability shown.

The veteran is granted a 20% disability rating for their left ankle condition effective May 3, 2016. Other issues related to carpel tunnel syndrome and cervical spine condition are remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or link to military service.

Service connection for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and mid and lower back thoracolumbar spine is denied. Service connection for migraines and a rating more than 10 percent for degenerative arthritis cervical spine, spinal stenosis and IVDS are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnosis or functional loss.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of cervical spine disability to correct duty to assist errors. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new evidence.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for several conditions were mixed. Some were granted, some denied, and one was remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of neck, left shoulder, right shoulder, and right ankle disabilities. The Board found that the VA should have obtained medical opinions on these conditions before making a decision.

The veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and essential tremors were granted. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability resulting from nasal surgeries was denied. The claim for service connection for a gastrointestinal disability was remanded.

The Board denied higher ratings for cervical spinal stenosis and PTSD, dismissed the appeal for right lower extremity radiculopathy as moot, and remanded decisions on GERD and hypertension. The claim for an earlier effective date for right upper extremity radiculopathy was also denied.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and TDIU due to incomplete medical examinations.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and higher ratings for cervical spine disability and glaucoma.

Service connection for IBS is granted. Other conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection, including gastrointestinal disorder, asthma, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, left upper extremity radiculopathy secondary to cervical DDD, left wrist condition with pain, and left knee osteoarthritis. The Veteran will be afforded new VA examinations or medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a cervical spine disability due to insufficient evidence regarding whether his service constituted combat status under 38 U.S.C. § 1154(b).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left shoulder, neck, right wrist, and left wrist disabilities due to a lack of consideration of all relevant evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to errors in obtaining clarification of the Veteran's dates of service and for new medical opinions regarding the etiology of her claimed conditions.

The Veteran withdrew all issues on appeal, including those related to lumbar spine strain, cervical spine strain, left foot strain, right foot strain, migraines, hearing loss, anxiety condition, tinnitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).

The Veteran's cervical stenosis spondylosis and myelopathy are related to his active military service, resulting in a grant of service connection.