Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The Board finds the Veteran's report of noise exposure during service consistent with his DD214, and acknowledges that he has indicated a continuity of symptomatology from service to present. However, the Board also notes that there are no service treatment records documenting any relevant complaints or diagnoses of tinnitus. The Veteran was provided an addendum opinion on remand regarding the etiology of his lumbar spine disability due to carrying heavy protective gear during service.

The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, effective October 1, 2014. The lumbar spine disability has been rated at 20 percent since October 5, 2023. The appeal for higher ratings remains pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diabetes mellitus, type 2, a back and/or cervical spine disorder, hypertension, and a right knee disorder due to various procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, and follicular hyperpigmentosis due to additional development being needed. The AOJ is required to obtain VA treatment records, complete a VA Form 21-4142 from the Veteran, and arrange for orthopedic examinations of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is reopened, and the case is remanded to obtain a VA examination and medical opinions regarding his cervical spine disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and lumbar radiculopathy.

The Board has dismissed the claim for service connection for an upper back disability as it is already granted. The cervical spine disability and TDIU claims are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for right shoulder, bilateral elbow, left hip, right knee, left groin, and neck disabilities due to inadequate examination reports. The Veteran should be afforded Gulf War examinations and VA medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability, neuropathy of the left upper extremity, and neuropathy of the right upper extremity due to procedural issues.,Service connection was denied for all three conditions as there is no evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee, cervical spine, and bilateral shoulder disabilities are remanded. The claim for an effective date prior to April 27, 2018, for the grant of service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disability. The Veteran asserts that his current condition is related to service, but VA medical opinions are insufficient and need to be reconsidered.

The Board denied service connection for back, neck, left knee, and left shoulder disabilities as there is no current evidence of these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability as new and relevant evidence had not been submitted to readjudicate the claim. The Veteran was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, but the RO found that the evidence did not show a nexus between her current condition and service.

The Board denied service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability, cervical spine disability, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome. The appellant's preexisting scoliosis was found to have clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and not been aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of the Veteran's conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's cervical strain is granted service connection. Service connection for left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as chronic low back strain, are denied. The Veteran's rectovaginal fistula rating is remanded due to lack of VA treatment records. Service connection for a bowel condition is also remanded.

The Board denied service connection for neck disorder, back disorder, left upper and lower extremity radiculopathy, right ankle condition, bilateral carotid artery disease, COPD, and tinnitus.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis or in-service event that supports the Veteran's claims.

The Board has denied service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae due to a lack of current diagnosis.,Service connection is remanded for sleep apnea syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, right leg nerve damage, headaches, and neck disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent her from securing and following any substantially gainful occupation, resulting in a grant of TDIU.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of service connection for a neck disability as it was granted in a previous decision. The claim for an increased rating for tension headaches is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.