Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss, cervical spondylosis, OSA, and sinus disorder is denied. The Board found no new and relevant evidence to support the claims.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a neck disability, finding that his current diagnosis is due to injuries sustained during military service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has remanded the case due to unresolved issues regarding a potential clear and unmistakable error in a previous rating decision, as well as earlier effective date determinations for various service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of cervical arthritis has been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that his disability warrants a higher evaluation.,The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding an increased rating for right shoulder arthritis, and this issue is dismissed.,Service connection for tinnitus was denied because there is no credible evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a cervical spine disability and obstructive sleep apnea due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right restless leg syndrome, cervical disorder, cervical radiculopathy, hypogonadism, and sleep disorder. The effective date is March 23, 2010. Hypothyroidism was fully granted in a separate decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including back, neck, left leg, right leg, left hand neurological, left hand (other than a left hand neurological disability), right hand, left arm neurological, left arm (other than a left arm neurological disability), right arm, head injury, collarbone, left shoulder, and right shoulder disabilities due to the absence of service treatment records. The Veteran's statements regarding an in-service explosion are considered credible.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with effective dates of January 27, 2017. The conditions are related to her service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for cervical spine and bilateral shoulder disorders due to insufficient rationale in previous VA opinions. The Veteran's current conditions are being evaluated again with new examinations to determine if they are secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's cervical disability is rated at 30 percent since November 9, 2017. The effective date for this rating cannot be earlier than November 9, 2017.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities, including as secondary to service-connected psychiatric disability. The case is returned to the RO for further development and examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions. The claims are not granted as there is no evidence that the conditions are related to active service.

The Board has determined that the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) failed to substantially comply with prior remand directives and has ordered another examination for the Veteran's cervical neck disability, right knee, and right hip disabilities. The appeal is being remanded for further action.

The Board has found that remand is needed due to the need for new medical nexus opinions regarding the Veteran's low back disability, including as secondary to his service-connected disabilities of bilateral pes planus and Morton's neuroma (also claimed as leg pain), and/or cervical spine arthritis.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and new evidence received during the appeal period. The Veteran's combat service is considered, but further examination is needed to determine the etiology of his claimed disabilities.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's neck disorder is not service-connected as secondary to his thoracolumbar spine disorder. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of left leg, cervical spine, left arm, and right ankle disabilities before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's neck disorder is not service-connected as secondary to his thoracolumbar spine disorder. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with the exception of those related to PTSD and a right knee condition.,VA has determined that new evidence received since previous denials supports the Veteran's claims for anxiety, neck/cervical spine condition, degenerative arthritis, dysthymic disorder, fallen arches, herpes, left knee condition, major depression, migraines, and thoracolumbar spine condition. The right knee condition and PTSD remain under consideration.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the left knee due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran will need a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his disabilities.