Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and a right foot disability as secondary to a cervical spine disability due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and additional development is required.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the cervical spine and left shoulder disability claims due to inadequate medical opinions. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Board has granted an initial rating of at least 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine strain with DDD, effective from May 1, 2011.

The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder, low back disorder, and right arm disorder as the evidence did not support a nexus to service or secondary to a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative osteoarthritis of the right knee is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's service-connected limitation of flexion from patellofemoral syndrome, right knee, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.

The Board has remanded the cervical spine disability claim due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's service in the Army National Guard of Puerto Rico and outstanding private medical records. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on the etiology of the current cervical spine disability, including whether it is related to active service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for a lumbar disorder and a cervical neck disorder due to insufficient evidence in the record regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantial gainful employment, leading the Board to grant his claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine and left forearm and elbow disabilities due to a lack of VA examination and service records.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease with IVDS of the lumbar spine, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, and GERD have all been granted increased ratings. The Veteran also received service connection for cervical sprain/strain and erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to an injury sustained during INACDUTRA. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

Your claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and right upper extremity radiculopathy have been fully granted in an August 2020 rating decision. The appeal is dismissed as there are no unresolved issues.

The Veteran's cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities are granted as service-connected due to continuity of symptoms since active duty.,Secondary service connection for radiculopathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities is also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and failure of duty to assist, including a lack of adequate rationale for the opinions provided in prior examinations. The Veteran's squamous cell carcinoma is presumed based on exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine disability, finding that her current neck pain and arthritis are related to her military service. The decision also notes that her current condition is not secondary to her service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the reduction in rating for cervical spine disability and the increased rating claim. The Board has dismissed these appeals.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical degenerative disc disease is remanded. The issue of service connection for multiple concussion residuals was incorrectly identified as being on appeal and will be addressed separately.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is granted as his reported in-service stressor of close enemy mortar attacks in Iraq is supported and related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.,The Veteran's cervical spine, headaches, and skin disability claims are denied as they have no known clinical basis and are not due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and left upper extremity (LUE) cervical radiculopathy on a direct basis, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during and have continued since service.