Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has found that an additional medical opinion is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any cervical spine disorder, as the previous opinions were inadequate. The Veteran's service treatment records noted injuries and neck pain during his military service.

The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is granted as secondary to his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).,The Veteran's left knee pain and instability are granted, with the Board resolving the benefit of doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, secondary to a cervical spine disability, is also granted as service connected.,The Veteran's right wrist disability and left knee disabilities are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's right ankle disability is remanded for further development.,The Veteran's vitamin D deficiency is remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of left leg sciatica, and thus service connection for this condition is denied. The issues of service connection for degenerative cervical disease (neck disability), right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy as secondary to neck disability, lumbar spine L4/5 degenerative disc disease (back disability), and sinusitis are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis and headaches have been granted. The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded, as are the TBI claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, lumbar spine, and bilateral lower extremity disabilities due to insufficient medical evidence of record. A new VA examination is required for these claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to readjudicate his claims for service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and a cervical spine (neck) condition. However, the AOJ did not address the merits of the claim on remand due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran should be provided with an examination to determine if his neck condition is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for right ankle tendonitis with degenerative arthritis and remanded the issue of service connection for cervical spine stenosis with disc protrusion.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors, including obtaining in-patient treatment records and medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right upper extremity radiculopathy secondary to cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and left upper extremity radiculopathy secondary to cervical spine degenerative arthritis have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals in July 2021.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability, finding that his symptoms are related to an incident during military service.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of a neck disability due to outstanding records from a helicopter crash in February 2000.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The Board is unable to make a determination on these issues as more information is required.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to warrant readjudication of the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including a right foot disability, sleep disorder, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, and left foot disability. The claims are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine disability due to insufficient evidence regarding the severity of his condition, particularly related to medication use.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right and left knee patellofemoral disease with chondromalacia, cervical spondylosis, intervertebral disc syndrome, and spinal stenosis, finding that these conditions were incurred during service.

The Veteran's GERD is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. His headaches are granted an initial 30 percent rating, but the cervical spine disability remains on remand.

Service connection is granted for cervical strain with right upper extremity radiculopathy. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss, left shoulder disorder, anxiety disorder, hemorrhoids, left knee disability, and right knee disability.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on service-connected disabilities effective October 1, 2010. The award of Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is also granted as of that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, right upper extremity PN, left upper extremity PN, neck disability, and back disability have all been denied. The claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for neck disability has also been denied.