Neck / cervical spine Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for traumatic brain injury, cervical spine injury, thoracic spine injury (claimed as low back injury), headaches, right knee pain, and right hip condition due to their docketing under the AMA system. The claims continue to reside in the legacy system.

The Veteran's asthma is related to exposure to burn pits while serving in Saudi Arabia. The Board granted service connection for this condition, finding it meets the criteria for presumptive service connection under the PACT Act.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a cervical spine disability due to inadequate compliance with previous remand directives. The case is being returned for an addendum medical opinion from a VA specialist.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, finding no probative evidence linking his current condition to military service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative disc disease is rated at 30 percent disabling, and his left ankle tendonitis and fracture are rated at 10 percent disabling. The Veteran was granted TDIU for the appeal period prior to June 1, 2017.

The Veteran's cervical spine, bilateral knee, left shoulder, right ankle, and right ankle scar disabilities have been granted service connection.,Residuals from a head injury (including traumatic brain injury and headaches) and bilateral detached retinas are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and cervical spine disability, as these issues are inextricably intertwined with his TDIU claim. The VA will obtain updated treatment records, schedule examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the disabilities, and consider the secondary theory of entitlement.

The Veteran's cervical condition is granted service connection. The rating for lumbosacral strain remains at 40%.,Service connection for lower extremity radiculopathy and TDIU are granted with effective dates of November 5, 2007.

Service connection has been granted for a cervical spine disability, chronic fatigue, and left knee disability.,The claim for service connection of fibromyalgia is remanded due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar strain and cervical strain status post fusion C5-C6 have been rated at various levels, but the current ratings do not reflect the severity of his symptoms. The Board finds that further medical development is needed to determine the appropriate rating.,The Veteran contends that his disabilities are more severe than currently reflected in the ratings.

The Board found that the withholding of VA compensation benefits for 14 training days in FY 2015 was proper because the Veteran received concurrent pay and thus, the withholding did not violate her rights.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine, cervical spine, right shoulder, and left shoulder disabilities due to outstanding records and inadequate examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU as they are inextricably intertwined with her secondary service connection claim. The Veteran is to be scheduled for a VA examination to assess the severity of her right knee disabilities and an addendum opinion regarding her cervical strain.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted a 70% disability rating from May 18, 2014 to August 18, 2023. The cervical spine degenerative arthritis and right upper extremity radiculopathy are both denied for the entire initial rating period.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection due to issues with character of discharge and other medical conditions. The specific reasons will be addressed by the AOJ in their further review.

The Veteran's initial rating for his right and left knee disabilities, cervical spine disability, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer residuals have been denied. The appeal is remanded for further consideration of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted. The right hip and left hip disabilities, as well as the cervical spine condition, are remanded for further review.

The Veteran's lymphatic system disability (Castleman's disease) and skin disabilities have been remanded for further review due to new evidence received since the last denial.

Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a neck disability, and several other conditions. The remaining claims are remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied. The claim for neck disability is remanded.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus cannot be established as the evidence does not show a nexus to service or manifestation within a presumptive period.