Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,PTSD resulted in reduced reliability and productivity, but did not meet criteria for a higher rating.,Tension headaches did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on characteristic prostrating attacks.,Degenerative arthritis of cervical spine did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of motion.,Right shoulder impingement did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of motion.,Left shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to limitation of motion.,IBS manifested as moderate, frequent episodes of abdominal distress and did not meet criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's hair loss and some other conditions are granted service connection, while the right hand disability is denied. The Veteran also has a new rating for his low back condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's cervical spine disorder is being reviewed again to determine if it was incurred in service.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of GERD, an immunosuppression disability, seborrheic dermatitis (also claimed as acne/scars), cervical strain (neck pain), and tinea pedis (athlete's foot).

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for cervical degenerative disc disease was withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, neck disability, and tinnitus are all found to have begun during active service.,The Veteran's left hip condition is not related to his service-connected knee disabilities. The right hip condition and lumbar spine condition are also not related to his service-connected knee disabilities.,Service connection for a left hip condition, a right hip condition, and a lumbar spine condition is denied.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection and increased ratings for various conditions, including diabetes, eye conditions, GERD, gout, hypothyroidism, neck disability, left shoulder disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The effective dates for the granted disabilities have also been dismissed.

Your claims for service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities have been granted, making the appeals moot.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error and further examination.

The Veteran's neck disability, claimed as a secondary to his service-connected thoracic spine degenerative changes, has been granted.,The Veteran's right knee condition, also claimed as degenerative joint disease, has been granted.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition is rated at 30 percent since July 1, 2024. The effective date for the increased rating remains unchanged from the previous decision.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and cervical spine disability, finding that both conditions are related to his active service.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not causally related to his military service and does not meet the criteria for secondary service connection.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and cervical spine disability. The conditions are found to be related to active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a neck disability has been dismissed as she and her representative have withdrawn the appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine condition, finding that the Veteran's current condition is more likely than not due to wear and tear over time rather than an in-service injury.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability and insomnia were denied initial ratings greater than the assigned percentages. The Board also found that service connection for a respiratory condition, PTSD, high blood pressure, GERD, digestive disability other than GERD, right ankle condition, right knee condition, and lumbosacral strain was not established.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability and insomnia were remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) due to weight gain caused by her service-connected cervical degenerative disc disease, lumbar facet arthrosis, left knee disability, and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The decision resolves all reasonable doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's neck disability, diagnosed as cervical degenerative disc disease and cervical loss of disc height, is granted. The right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, back disability (lumbar degenerative disc disease, multi-level spondylolisthesis, lumbar loss of disc height, and lumbar degenerative scoliosis), right knee osteoarthritis status post ACL tear repair, left knee osteoarthritis, and right knee scar are all granted.,The Veteran's neck disability is linked to his service in the United States Navy, including high impact repetitive activities like running, jumping, squatting, and leaning forward with head down for use of scope. The back disability is related to his years of duty serving in the Navy, as well.

The Board has decided that service connection is granted for fibromyalgia and tinnitus. The remaining claims of service connection for a back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral hip disorder, and cervical cancer are remanded due to procedural errors.