Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine condition, but the claims of right and left upper extremity neurologic conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of his cervical spine disability was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine (neck) disability due to insufficient evidence showing a current disability related to service.

The Board has restored the 10 percent ratings for radiculopathy of the femoral nerve and sciatic nerve of the left lower extremity, granted service connection for various ankle, elbow, cervical, shoulder, and wrist disorders, and remanded the claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset and relationship to his military service. An additional VA examination is needed to address these matters.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions was denied due to a late filing of the Board Appeal request, and the attempt is dismissed.

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and cervical spine disability have been granted.,Service connection has also been remanded for the issues of right lower extremity disability, left lower extremity disability, and cancer of the thyroid and lymph nodes.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to determine the current severity of his service-connected cervical spine, lumbar spine, left shoulder, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities. The examination results will be used to determine if increased ratings are warranted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability was denied in June 2020. However, the claim was later granted with an effective date of July 28, 2020, after the Veteran's discharge from military service. As such, the appeal is dismissed as there remains no further case or controversy.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is related to in-service hazardous noise exposure and has been granted service connection. The remaining claims of service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, and bilateral foot disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for service-connected lumbosacral strain, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and cervical strain were denied. The effective date remains August 24, 2021.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided for the Veteran's cervical and lumbosacral strains, left elbow strain, right elbow strain, and left shoulder impingement are inadequate. The Board also notes that there is no evidence of service connection for hypertension in this decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding VA and private treatment records, as well as additional VA examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder strain and cervical strain were denied because he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board has found that new and relevant evidence was submitted to readjudicate the cervical spine injury claim, but the issue of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is granted. The cervical spine injury claim is remanded due to a lack of a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the onset of the Veteran's neck disability during service. The claim will be reconsidered with a new examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disorder and right shoulder disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's non-VA care at Tahoe Forest Hospital on April 13, 2019 was timely filed and warranted payment or reimbursement. The claim is granted subject to laws and regulations regarding payment.

New and relevant evidence has been received for readjudication of the service connection claims for a cervical spine disability, right arm neuropathy, and right hip disability.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability is denied as there is no probative evidence suggesting a relationship between his active duty and his claimed condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's disabilities, particularly his TBI/head injury, neck disability, back disability, right knee disability, BPPV, and bilateral hearing loss.