Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for cervical stenosis was previously granted, and this appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations have been remanded due to procedural errors in the examination process and lack of adequate notice.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability, finding that there is no evidence of a chronic condition existing since discharge and concluding that any current neck disability is not related to his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to lack of evidence showing VA negligence or fault in causing his cervical quadriplegia with loss of bowel and bladder function.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by his attorney, and the Board is dismissing the case.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his back and associated radiculopathy disabilities, which require assistance with activities such as bathing, dressing, transferring, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is granted as service-connected. The claims for the remaining conditions are denied due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical myelopathy, herniated disc with spinal stenosis, status post anterior cervical decompression, fusion at C6-6, and intervertebral disc syndrome, finding that these conditions are related to his in-service injury.

The appeal for service connection for penile scars is dismissed. The cervical spine condition claim is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for residuals of a traumatic brain injury, cervical spine disability, and thoracolumbar spine disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for right foot fallen arches (claimed as flat feet) was denied due to the lack of evidence linking the condition to his military service.,Service connection for left elbow strain, left wrist strain, left hip disability, and left foot fallen arches were dismissed because there was no evidence presented in support of these claims.

The Veteran's cervical stenosis is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that it began in service.

The Veteran's cervicalgia with right upper extremity radiculitis is granted as secondary to his service-connected postoperative repair for chronic dislocation of the right shoulder. The low back disability issue is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical injury and bilateral shoulder condition are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted effective dates of October 13, 2022 for the service connection of headaches, a cervical disability, right shoulder impairment of the humerus, right shoulder limitation of motion, right hip limitation of flexion, right hip limitation of extension, right hip impairment of the thigh and back disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine and right shoulder disabilities due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are congenital defects or diseases, as well as their relationship to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck disability, left hip disability, right leg disability, and left leg disability. The claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of these disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring further medical evaluation and opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for upper back, cervical spine, right ankle, left ankle, right hip, left hip, right wrist, and left knee disabilities due to a lack of evidence establishing an in-service injury or disease that caused the current conditions.